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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: $31,630

Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV   
Difference: $2,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820212021
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $25,500 $25,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945        
Cargo area partition net 65 65 65 135 135
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 200 200
Remote start 455 455 455    
Driver Confidence Package       345 345
Convenience Package       620 620
Sun and Liftgate Package       1,770 1,770
Technology Package       1,720 1,720
Cargo tray       145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158    
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498        
Cargo area partition net 42 42 42 0 0
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 0 0
Remote start 341 341 341    
Driver Confidence Package       0 0
Convenience Package       0 0
Sun and Liftgate Package       0 0
Technology Package       0 0
Cargo tray       0 0
Options (change) 3,791 846 846 4,935 4,935
Options (change) 3,091 593 593 0 0
Destination 915 915 915 1,195 1,195
Total Price $34,101 $34,851 $37,851 $31,630 $31,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,359
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,742
Model Year20182018201820212021
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4155hp I3155hp I3
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$34,101$34,851$37,851$31,630$31,630
Adjustments for Features-3,870-4,630-4,930-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,231$30,221$32,921$31,580$31,630
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0$50

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20182018201820212021
ModelForesterForesterForesterTrailBlazerTrailBlazer
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringACTIVRS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
-speed    $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225  
Remote keyless entry, extended range   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Following distance indicator   $25$25
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane sway warning$25$25$25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Safety key   $5$5
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$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$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$125  
Cloud-connected personalization   $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0$0
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)   $0$0
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Streaming integration for satellite radio   $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$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$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
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$8,850$9,610$9,910$5,030$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,870$4,630$4,930$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,576-4,304-4,582-20

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Model Year20182021
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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 Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested195045%
Total Not Requested242555%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer ACTIV

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested63086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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 only750Yes
Streaming integration for satellite radio50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Cloud-connected personalization0No
Total Requested102546%
Total Not Requested120054%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet TrailBlazer RS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)0No
Rear seat USB-C outlets (optional)0No
Total Requested63086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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 only750Yes
Streaming integration for satellite radio50No
Upgraded instruments0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Cloud-connected personalization0No
Total Requested102546%
Total Not Requested120054%

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