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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,788

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,482

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,260

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $4,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterTrailBlazer
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,745
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $25,942
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Rear bumper protector 78 78  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Cargo cover 166 166 100
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,750
Skid plates 584 584 170
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Cargo net 46 46  
Class II trailer hitch 468 468  
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package     695
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT     4,065
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Rear bumper protector 51 51  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Cargo cover 108 108 83
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,452
Skid plates 380 380 141
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Cargo net 30 30  
Class II trailer hitch 351 351  
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package     577
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT     3,801
Options (change) 4,098 4,098 6,780
Options (change) 3,235 3,238 6,054
Destination 695 695 745
Total Price $30,788 $32,988 $35,270
Total Invoice $28,260 $30,342 $32,741

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,371
Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterTrailBlazer
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4285hp I6
TransmissionT4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/60-18
Total Price$30,788$32,988$35,270
Adjustments for Features-970-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,818$31,583$35,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,765$0
Total Invoice$28,260$30,342$32,741
Adjustments for Features-890-1,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,370$29,050$32,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,680$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year200920092008
ModelForesterForesterTrailBlazer
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo tray$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Running boards  $350
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,235$6,670$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-890-1,2920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterTrailBlazer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.0 in
Length179.5 in191.8 in
Width70.1 in74.7 in
Height65.9 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft380.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Skid plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Skid plates150Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested15079%
Total Not Requested4021%
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Running boards350No
245/60R18 tires400No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo mat40No
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested210050%
Total Not Requested212050%

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