Chevrolet Trailblazer Costs
The average cost of owning a Chevrolet Trailblazer for 5 years is $41,818. This total will vary per vehicle, driver and location. These ownership expenses include:
The interactive chart below illustrates the relative proportion of each of the major costs of ownership. Click on any of the expenses boxes to see more detail.
Cost
- Depreciation
- Insurance
- Fuel
- Interest
- Maintenance
Value
- $ 15,304
- $ 11,040
- $ 7,700
- $ 4,952
- $ 2,822
Percent
- 37%
- 26%
- 18%
- 12%
- 7%
Chevrolet Trailblazer Depreciation
A Chevrolet Trailblazer will depreciate in value by $15,304 after 5 years. Depreciation is difficult to avoid, but it can be managed. Depreciation is the difference between the original sales price, and what the vehicle will be worth in the future. We use 5 years as an example in our analysis.
When new, a typically-equipped Chevrolet Trailblazer sells for $29,245 on average. After 5 years of depreciation, the average residual value will be $13,941. This represents the vehicle's retail market price. Trade-in and private sale prices will likely be lower. Use our Chevrolet Trailblazer Depreciation Calculator to see how model year and mileage will affect your resale value.
Chevrolet Trailblazer Depreciation Calculator
Chevrolet Trailblazer Insurance
The average annual cost for auto insurance for a Chevrolet Trailblazer is $2,208, which adds up to $11,040 after 5 years of ownership. These insurance costs are estimates based on national averages for a 40 year old, with full coverage, a good driving record, and good credit. They also assume a single-car policy, and won't reflect any multi-car discounts. See our Chevrolet Trailblazer Insurance Calculator to view rates by state, for different driver ages, credit ratings and driving history.
Chevrolet Trailblazer insurance rates will vary significantly between providers for the same coverage. If you've been with your current insurance company for more than a few years, you should get new quotes to make sure you're not overpaying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes to lower your insurance costs. Advertising Disclosure
Chevrolet Trailblazer Maintenance
Maintenance and repair costs for a Chevrolet Trailblazer will amount to $2,822 after 5 years. Expenses include scheduled maintenance, normal wear and tear items and expected repairs. These estimates exclude any free warranty work performed.
The region you live, and the way you care for and drive your vehicle can have a big impact on these costs. So, your results may vary significantly from our estimates. Our Chevrolet Trailblazer Maintenance Cost Estimator shows how much you are likely to spend, and the probabilities of a major repair over 10 years.
Chevrolet Trailblazer Financing Costs
The average cost to finance a new Chevrolet Trailblazer would be $4,952 after 5 years. This assumes a 72-month loan with an APR of 6.99% and a 20% down payment. Financing costs are a vehicle cost that you can control. Your interest expense can be greatly reduced by changing your loan term, improving your credit score, or increasing your down payment.
Our Chevrolet Trailblazer Loan Calculator allows you to build a loan that's best suited for you. This handy utility will also help to keep you from becoming upside down, where you end up owing more than the vehicle is worth. You can estimate monthly payments and download the full amortization schedule as well. We've highlighted some typical loan scenarios in the table below. See what a difference a larger down payment will make in lowering your financing costs and your monthly payments.
Chevrolet Trailblazer Loans
| Condition | Term | Down Payment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | 72 Month | 0% Down | 20% Down |
| New | 60 Month | 0% Down | 20% Down |
| Used | 48 Month | 0% Down | 20% Down |
| Used | 36 Month | 0% Down | 20% Down |
Chevrolet Trailblazer Fuel Economy
A Chevrolet Trailblazer gets an average of 29 MPG, which will cost a total of $7,700 for fuel after 5 years, or about $1,540 annually. These estimates are based on recently collected national average fuel prices, assuming 15,000 miles driven per year - 55% city and 45% highway. These figures also reflect current EPA estimates. Fuel costs will vary based on your driving style, fuel prices in your area, and the engine that will be in your vehicle. We used the Chevrolet Trailblazer trim levels below for our estimates:
Chevrolet Trailblazer MPG
| Model | Trim Description | Combined Fuel Economy |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | AWD 4dr ACTIV | 27 MPG |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | AWD 4dr LS | 27 MPG |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | AWD 4dr LT | 27 MPG |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | AWD 4dr RS | 27 MPG |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | FWD 4dr ACTIV | 31 MPG |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | FWD 4dr LS | 30 MPG |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | FWD 4dr LT | 30 MPG |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | FWD 4dr RS | 31 MPG |
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