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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: $31,865

Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV   
Difference: $2,557

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620212021
ModelForesterForesterTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $25,500 $25,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395    
Engine-block heater 133 133 100 100
Cargo organizer 60 60 135 135
Cargo area partition net 58 58 135 135
All-weather floor mats 72 72 200 200
Remote start 445 445    
AC power outlet 415 415    
Convenience Package     620 620
Driver Confidence Package     345 345
Sun and Liftgate Package     1,770 1,770
Technology Package     1,720 1,720
Cargo tray     145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195    
Engine-block heater 86 86 0 0
Cargo organizer 39 39 0 0
Cargo area partition net 37 37 0 0
All-weather floor mats 46 46 0 0
Remote start 333 333    
AC power outlet 311 311    
Convenience Package     0 0
Driver Confidence Package     0 0
Sun and Liftgate Package     0 0
Technology Package     0 0
Cargo tray     0 0
Options (change) 2,777 2,777 5,170 5,170
Options (change) 2,176 2,176 0 0
Destination 850 850 1,195 1,195
Total Price $34,422 $37,422 $31,865 $31,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,238
Model Year2016201620212021
ModelForesterForesterTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4155hp I3155hp I3
TransmissionCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$34,422$37,422$31,865$31,865
Adjustments for Features-2,575-2,775-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,847$34,647$31,815$31,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$50

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year2016201620212021
ModelForesterForesterTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
-speed   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225  
Remote keyless entry, extended range  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Safety key  $5$5
Terrain selector$200$200  
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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)  $50 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Alexa integration  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
Cloud-connected personalization  $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)  $0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Streaming integration for satellite radio  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB-C port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
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
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
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 
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,255$8,455$5,730$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$2,775$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,380-2,565-20

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20162021
ModelForesterTrailBlazer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length180.9 in173.5 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in
Height66.4 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,996 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft325.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft354.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested130061%
Total Not Requested82539%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested130061%
Total Not Requested82539%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested65089%
Total Not Requested8011%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested132579%
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 support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Cloud-connected personalization0No
Total Requested27512%
Total Not Requested195088%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested65089%
Total Not Requested8011%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Sun and Liftgate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested132579%
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 support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Cloud-connected personalization0No
Total Requested27512%
Total Not Requested195088%

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