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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: $30,878

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120212021
ModelForesterForesterTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $25,500 $25,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185    
Bodyside moldings 240 240    
Rear spoiler 368      
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453    
Cargo area partition net 48 48 135 135
All-weather floor mats 69 69 200 200
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Remote start 432 432    
Driver Confidence Package     345 345
Convenience Package     620 620
Technology Package     1,720 1,720
Sun and Liftgate Package     1,770 1,770
Cargo tray     145 145
Metal pedals     175 175
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120    
Bodyside moldings 156 156    
Rear spoiler 276      
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340    
Cargo area partition net 31 31 0 0
All-weather floor mats 39 39 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Remote start 324 324    
Driver Confidence Package     0 0
Convenience Package     0 0
Technology Package     0 0
Sun and Liftgate Package     0 0
Cargo tray     0 0
Metal pedals     0 0
Options (change) 2,158 1,790 5,110 5,110
Options (change) 1,558 1,282 0 0
Destination 725 725 1,195 1,195
Total Price $30,878 $32,510 $31,805 $31,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $183
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,316
Model Year2011201120212021
ModelForesterForesterTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4155hp I3155hp I3
TransmissionT4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$30,878$32,510$31,805$31,805
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,110-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,878$32,335$30,695$30,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$50

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year2011201120212021
ModelForesterForesterTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
-speed   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225  
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)  $50 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
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  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
Streaming integration for satellite radio  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB-C port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,370$6,545$7,480$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,110$1,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-42-40

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20112021
ModelForesterTrailBlazer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in173.5 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height65.9 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft325.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested55075%
Total Not Requested18025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wireless charging station75No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Streaming integration for satellite radio50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Cloud-connected personalization0No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested197589%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1675100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested55075%
Total Not Requested18025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wireless charging station75No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Streaming integration for satellite radio50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Cloud-connected personalization0No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested197589%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1675100%

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