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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: $38,057

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,334

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $945

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Model Year20182006
ModelForesterTrailBlazer
Trim2.0XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $26,715
Base Invoice $33,675 $24,979
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Cargo net 68 30
Universal garage door opener 120  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   865
SS Package   5,195
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   450
LT Package 2 YC6   895
LT Package 1 PDF   625
Side curtain airbags   495
Cargo cover   70
Navigation system   1,600
AWD   2,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Cargo net 44 25
Universal garage door opener 78  
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof   717
SS Package   4,312
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE   373
LT Package 2 YC6   743
LT Package 1 PDF   519
Side curtain airbags   411
Cargo cover   58
Navigation system   1,328
AWD   2,104
Options (change) 1,052 12,475
Options (change) 744 10,590
Destination 915 710
Total Price $38,057 $39,900
Total Invoice $35,334 $36,279

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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: $7,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,423
Model Year20182006
ModelForesterTrailBlazer
Trim2.0XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4395hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG14/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,057$39,900
Adjustments for Features-5,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,157$39,900
Total Invoice$35,334$36,279
Adjustments for Features-5,4780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,856$36,279

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20182006
ModelForesterTrailBlazer
Trim2.0XT TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Air compressor $35
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
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 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
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$12,000$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4780

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 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%
SS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4.1 axle ratioNo
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Front sport buckets100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Air compressor35No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
6.0L V8
OHV-2v
395 hp@6000
400 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
255/50VR20 tires400No
Total Requested127548%
Total Not Requested138552%
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 2 YC6
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cassette player50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested42589%
Total Not Requested5011%
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%

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