Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Chevrolet TrailBlazer to the dealership as the Ford.
The Chevrolet will tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the Ford will.
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer requires a lot of gas compared to the Ford Taurus X.
In terms of MSRP, the Ford Taurus X doesn't cost much less than the Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Utility
The Taurus X will most certainly prove more convenient than the Chevrolet for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.
Towing is considerably more the TrailBlazer's forte than it is the Ford Taurus X's.
Convenience
You won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Chevrolet TrailBlazer than with the Ford Taurus X, because both offer comparable mileage ranges.
Comfort
While the front cabin in the Chevrolet offers a bit more head room than the Ford Taurus X, there frankly isn't much of a difference.
The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Taurus X make it considerably more spacious for your passengers than the Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Chevrolet TrailBlazer than the Ford Taurus X because of its larger tank.
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer and the Ford Taurus X compete for the same parking spaces.
Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Chevrolet TrailBlazer is quite certainly more maneuverable than the Ford, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.
Drivetrain
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer's engine is significantly more massive than the Taurus X's. Note that more sizeable engines may use more gas than smaller ones.
Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the TrailBlazer isn't much more powerful than the Ford.
Warranty
The Ford Taurus X and the Chevrolet TrailBlazer have the same basic after-sale protection.
Compare the 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and the 2009 Ford Taurus X.
| MSRP* | $29,155 - $39,330 | $28,270 - $34,175 |
| Invoice* | $27,260 - $36,774 | $25,958 - $31,272 |
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Average Price Paid |
$27,807 - $37,401 | $26,370 - $31,719 |
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| Cash Back Rebate | Up to $500 | Up to $750 |
| Low APR Loan | As low as 0.00% | -- |
| Lease Incentive | -- | -- |
| City MPG | 12 - 14 | 15 - 17 |
| Highway MPG | 16 - 20 | 22 - 24 |
| Engine(s) | Inline-6, V-8 | V-6 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 - 5 | 7 - 7 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Days on Lot measures the average number of days a model sits on a dealer's lot before it's sold. This is one predictor of a dealer's willingness to negotiate.
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