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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: $35,997

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,343

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,358

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,382

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Model Year20162008
ModelForesterTrailBlazer
Trim2.0XT TouringSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $32,155
Base Invoice $31,569 $30,065
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Engine-block heater 133 75
Cargo cover 182 100
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo net 90  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package   695
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,435
AWD   2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Engine-block heater 86 62
Cargo cover 118 83
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo net 58  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Sun and 6-Disc CD Package   577
Preferred Equipment Group 3SS   3,212
AWD   1,996
Options (change) 1,352 6,440
Options (change) 939 5,930
Destination 850 745
Total Price $35,997 $39,340
Total Invoice $33,358 $36,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,753
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,615
Model Year20162008
ModelForesterTrailBlazer
Trim2.0XT TouringSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4390hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG12/16 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,997$39,340
Adjustments for Features-2,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,587$39,340
Total Invoice$33,358$36,740
Adjustments for Features-2,2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,125$36,740

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20162008
ModelForesterTrailBlazer
Trim2.0XT TouringSS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,945$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20162008
ModelForesterTrailBlazer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.0 in
Length180.9 in191.8 in
Width70.7 in74.7 in
Height66.4 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft380.1 ft3

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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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