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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: $30,385

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,111

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $1,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrailBlazer
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $26,715
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $24,979
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,600
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 468  
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195  
Cargo net 48 48 48 30
Cargo cover 166 166 166 70
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof       865
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE       450
LT Package 1 PDF       625
LT Package 2 YC6       895
Side curtain airbags       495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,328
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 351  
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117  
Cargo net 31 31 31 25
Cargo cover 108 108 108 58
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof       717
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE       373
LT Package 1 PDF       519
LT Package 2 YC6       743
Side curtain airbags       411
Options (change) 2,595 2,395 2,395 5,030
Options (change) 2,010 1,832 1,832 4,174
Destination 795 795 795 710
Total Price $30,385 $31,585 $33,185 $32,455
Total Invoice $28,111 $29,213 $30,711 $29,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,468
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrailBlazer
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4291hp I6
TransmissionT4T4T4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/65-17
Total Price$30,385$31,585$33,185$32,455
Adjustments for Features-1,855-2,555-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,530$29,030$30,330$32,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,800$0
Total Invoice$28,111$29,213$30,711$29,863
Adjustments for Features-1,716-2,363-2,6420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,395$26,850$28,069$29,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$1,674$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrailBlazer
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class IV trailer hitch   $300
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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 release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$5,685$6,385$6,685$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$2,555$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,716-2,363-2,6420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterTrailBlazer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.0 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
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 controls150No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested21526%
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%

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