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Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison

Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs Ford Explorer Price Comparison:
Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs Ford Explorer Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the TrailBlazer vs. Explorer Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the TrailBlazer and Explorer will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT's price is $1,965 lower than the Ford Explorer Limited's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the TrailBlazer vs. Explorer Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT, the Ford Explorer Limited includes additional features worth $6835. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $6835 adjustment for the Ford Explorer Limited's additional features, the Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT is $1,965 less than the Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 2,019
Model Year20072012
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers275, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price39,14047,940
Adjustments for Features0-6,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price39,14041,105
Total Invoice35,78444,089
Adjustments for Features0-6,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice35,78437,803

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Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
Difference: 8,800
Lowest Total Invoice: Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT
Difference: 8,305
Model Year20072012
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price27,97037,855
Base Invoice26,15235,268
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE1,620 
245/60R18695 
Side curtain airbags495 
Cargo cover70135
Navigation system1,750 
Power-adjustable pedals150 
Cargo net30 
Sunroof800 
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD1,335 
5.3L V81,250 
4WD w/low range2,240 
Trailer Tow Package 570
Roof rack crossbars 120
Polished alloy wheels 595
Package 301A 2,250
AWD 2,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995
Preferred Equipment Group 1SE 0
245/60R18 0
Side curtain airbags 0
Cargo cover 115
Navigation system 0
Power-adjustable pedals 0
Cargo net 0
Sunroof 0
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD 0
5.3L V8 0
4WD w/low range 0
Trailer Tow Package 484
Roof rack crossbars 106
Polished alloy wheels 506
Package 301A 1,913
AWD 1,820
Panoramic sunroof 1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696
Total options10,4359,260
Total options8,8977,996
Destination735825
Total Price39,14047,940
Total Invoice35,78444,089

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072012
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
TrimLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
4WD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Curve control $50
Front side airbags $350
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $100
Safety key $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control and Infotainment 
App support $125
Aux input $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $100
In-vehicle Internet capability $175
Interior air filter $25
iPod integration $150
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $50
Rear HVAC unit $400
SMS text-to-speech reader $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$350 
Traffic + travel information $50
Voice control for external devices $50
Voice control for nav and audio $100
WIFI hotspot capability $125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Reconfigurable LCD instruments $300
Spotter mirrors $40
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$6,230$13,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,286

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072012
ModelTrailBlazerExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.0 in112.6 in
Length191.8 in197.1 in
Width74.7 in78.9 in
Height72.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,616 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		43.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
LT

Preferred Equipment Group 1SE
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated300Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power lumbar, driver50Yes
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Power lumbar, passenger100Yes
Power height, passenger100Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/DVD
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested75039%
Total Not Requested115061%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer

Price of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 291-horsepower 4.2L I6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 The Trailblazer was merely in the price range of what I was willing to pay for a used vehicle that I only intend to keep for a few years.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Ford Explorer

Price of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 With discounts it is very reasonably priced for what you get.
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 Lots of car for the money.
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Great value. Bad for Ford, great for us.
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 With the incentives, buying this SUV felt like I was getting a huge bargain. By my 5th year of ownership, I felt like I got ripped off based on the cost to maintain this vehicle.
Price of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Too expensive in the market compared to more reliable trucks available like Honda Pilots.

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