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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: $31,660

Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV   
Difference: $14,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620212021
ModelExplorerExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimLimitedPlatinumACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $25,500 $25,500
Adaptive cruise control 1,150      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650      
Cargo tray 100 100 145 145
All-weather floor mats 75 75 200 200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Driver Confidence Package     345 345
Convenience Package     620 620
Sun and Liftgate Package     1,770 1,770
Technology Package     1,720 1,720
Keyless entry keypad     165 165
Adaptive cruise control 1,094      
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619      
Cargo tray 95 95 0 0
All-weather floor mats 71 71 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,515      
Driver Confidence Package     0 0
Convenience Package     0 0
Sun and Liftgate Package     0 0
Technology Package     0 0
Keyless entry keypad     0 0
Options (change) 3,570 175 4,965 4,965
Options (change) 3,394 166 0 0
Destination 945 945 1,195 1,195
Total Price $45,815 $54,090 $31,660 $31,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,294
Model Year2016201620212021
ModelExplorerExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimLimitedPlatinumACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6155hp I3155hp I3
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$45,815$54,090$31,660$31,660
Adjustments for Features-5,540-11,280-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,275$42,810$31,610$31,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,535$0$50

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year2016201620212021
ModelExplorerExplorerTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
TrimLimitedPlatinumACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
-speed   $0$0
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225  
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225$225
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch $250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Skid plate (one)  $50 
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Alexa integration  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
Cloud-connected personalization  $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Streaming integration for satellite radio  $50$50
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB-C port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,340$16,080$4,850$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,540$11,280$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,294-10,781-20

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20162021
ModelExplorerTrailBlazer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length198.3 in173.5 in
Width78.9 in71.2 in
Height70.0 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.2,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.4 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft325.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft325.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested730100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested165099%
Total Not Requested251%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Wireless charging station75No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Streaming integration for satellite radio50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Cloud-connected personalization0No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested117553%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested730100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested165099%
Total Not Requested251%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Wireless charging station75No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Streaming integration for satellite radio50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Cloud-connected personalization0No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested117553%

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