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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: $42,340

Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,230

Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS   
Difference: $6,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelExplorerTrailBlazer
TrimSportSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $32,155
Base Invoice $40,191 $30,065
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 30
Cargo cover 130 100
Navigation system 795 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package   695
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,435
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295
AWD   2,135
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 79 25
Cargo cover 114 83
Navigation system 694 1,452
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package   577
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,212
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,075
AWD   1,996
Options (change) 5,175 9,440
Options (change) 4,517 8,420
Destination 895 745
Total Price $49,170 $42,340
Total Invoice $45,603 $39,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,065
Model Year20152008
ModelExplorerTrailBlazer
TrimSportSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6390hp V8
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG12/16 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,170$42,340
Adjustments for Features-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,525$42,340
Total Invoice$45,603$39,230
Adjustments for Features-4,3080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,295$39,230

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20152008
ModelExplorerTrailBlazer
TrimSportSS
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 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start$150 
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
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 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, 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$12,180$7,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3080

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20152008
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 SS

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested188070%
Total Not Requested80030%

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