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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: $30,463

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $4,637

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,162

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $4,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $27,745 $32,155
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $25,942 $30,065
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 1,750 1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185    
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240    
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78    
Cargo cover 166 166 166 100 100
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93    
Cargo net 48 48 48    
Roof rack crossbars 195 195 195    
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 468    
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package       695 695
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT       4,065  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS         3,435
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,452 1,452
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120    
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156    
Rear bumper protector 51 51 51    
Cargo cover 108 108 108 83 83
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61    
Cargo net 31 31 31    
Roof rack crossbars 117 117 117    
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 351    
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package       577 577
Preferred Equipment Group 3LT       3,801  
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS         3,212
Options (change) 2,673 2,473 2,473 6,610 5,980
Options (change) 2,061 1,883 1,883 5,913 5,324
Destination 795 795 795 745 745
Total Price $30,463 $31,663 $33,263 $35,100 $38,880
Total Invoice $28,162 $29,264 $30,762 $32,600 $36,134

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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: $6,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,772
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4285hp I6390hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T4A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7275, 6275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$30,463$31,663$33,263$35,100$38,880
Adjustments for Features-1,715-2,415-2,790-2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,748$29,248$30,473$34,830$38,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,725$0$4,050
Total Invoice$28,162$29,264$30,762$32,600$36,134
Adjustments for Features-1,585-2,232-2,580-2510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,577$27,032$28,182$32,349$36,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$1,605$0$3,785

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringLTSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor    $35
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$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  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Class IV trailer hitch   $300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Hood scoop  $100  
Laminated front side windows    $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350 
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
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$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
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$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 release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$6,825$7,525$7,900$5,380$5,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$2,415$2,790$270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,585-2,232-2,580-2510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20132008
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

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 3LT
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Running boards350No
245/60R18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo mat40No
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
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 Requested212550%
Total Not Requested209550%

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested93035%

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