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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,225

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $6,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,379

Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT   
Difference: $6,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerTrailBlazer
TrimSportLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $26,715
Base Invoice $38,862 $24,979
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 100 30
Cargo cover 135 70
Navigation system 795 1,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD   1,360
SS Package   5,195
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   450
LT Package 2 YC6   895
LT Package 1 PDF   625
Side curtain airbags   495
Cargo net   30
Sunroof   800
AWD   2,250
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 89 25
Cargo cover 118 58
Navigation system 694 1,328
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD   1,128
SS Package   4,312
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   373
LT Package 2 YC6   743
LT Package 1 PDF   519
Side curtain airbags   411
Cargo net   25
Sunroof   664
AWD   2,104
Options (change) 5,190 13,800
Options (change) 4,531 11,690
Destination 895 710
Total Price $47,760 $41,225
Total Invoice $44,288 $37,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,917
Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerTrailBlazer
TrimSportLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6395hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG14/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,760$41,225
Adjustments for Features-4,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,455$41,225
Total Invoice$44,288$37,379
Adjustments for Features-3,9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,296$37,379

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerTrailBlazer
TrimSportLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Curve control$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,480$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9920

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20142006
ModelExplorerTrailBlazer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.0 in
Length197.1 in191.8 in
Width78.9 in74.7 in
Height70.4 in72.5 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in58.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
SS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4.1 axle ratioNo
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Front sport buckets100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Air compressor35No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
395 hp@6000
400 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
255/50VR20 tires400No
Total Requested127548%
Total Not Requested138552%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested127586%
Total Not Requested20014%
LT Package 2 YC6
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cassette player50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
LT Package 1 PDF
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested77592%
Total Not Requested658%

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