Model Year | 2006 | 2006 |
Model | TrailBlazer | TrailBlazer |
Trim | EXT LS | EXT LT |
Engines | ||
Transmissions | ||
Drivetrains | ||
Final Drive Ratios | ||
Tires | ||
Audio Systems | ||
Accessories | ||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | ||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | ||
Pedals adjust fore-and-aft to provide the optimal relationship with the steering wheel. | ||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | ||
Homelink. | ||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
Rear disc brakes. | ||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | ||
Mandatory, in all cars. | ||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | ||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | ||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | ||
Cargo Management | ||
Can adjust cargo floor to maximize space or to create a floor level with the folded seats (and hidden storage beneath it). | ||
Hitch rated for up to 10,000 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower. | ||
Usually part of an overhead console. | ||
Requires roof rails. Together constitute a roof rack. | ||
No crossbars. | ||
Large storage area beneath the load floor, often compartmentalized. | ||
Includes seven-wire harness, necessary for larger trailers. | ||
Climate Control | ||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | ||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | ||
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents. | ||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | ||
A second evaporator provides cool air to rear vents. Does not include the value of these vents. Includes rear heater. | ||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | ||
Drivetrain | ||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | ||
Engine / Motor | ||
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold. | ||
Exterior | ||
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots. | ||
Prevent underbody damage when off-roading. | ||
Used to connect the vehicle with another, so one of them can tow the other out of the mud. | ||
Infotainment | ||
Includes CD player. | ||
A DVD player and ceiling-mounted screen. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones. | ||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | ||
Screen-based navigation system. | ||
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks. | ||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | ||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | ||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | ||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | ||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | ||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | ||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | ||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | ||
Front row reading lights. | ||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | ||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | ||
Reports engine speed. | ||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | ||
Seats and Interior Trim | ||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | ||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | ||
Manually adjustable lower back support. | ||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||
Power-adjustable lower back support. | ||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | ||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | ||
Outer surface of alloy wheels machines to yield a bright finish. Replace and include value of reqular alloy wheels. | ||
The letters on the tire sidewalls are white rather than black. | ||
Transmission | ||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. |
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