Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vs Jeep Grand Cherokee

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT

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2027 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Overview

Spec	Chevrolet Trailblazer EXTLS	Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
Selected trim	LS	Laredo
Body style	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	4-speed automatic	8-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2006	2027

Pricing & market

Spec	Chevrolet Trailblazer EXTLS	Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
MSRP	$25,880 (best)	$39,520
Lowest listing price	—	$18,962 (best)
Median listing price	—	$43,550 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$46,105 (best)
For sale now	0	17 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Chevrolet Trailblazer EXTLS	Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
Combined MPG	15 MPG	22 MPG (best)
City MPG	14 MPG	19 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	19 MPG	26 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	25 gal (best)	23 gal

Performance

Spec	Chevrolet Trailblazer EXTLS	Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
Horsepower	291 hp	293 hp (best)
Torque	277 lb-ft (best)	257 lb-ft
Engine size	4.2 L (best)	3.6 L
Cylinders	I6	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Chevrolet Trailblazer EXTLS	Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
Seating	7 seats (best)	5 seats
Doors	5 (best)	4
Cargo volume	107.4 cu ft (best)	—
Towing capacity	6,800 lbs (best)	3,500 lbs
Payload	1,429 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	4,771 lbs	4,238 lbs (best)
Ground clearance	8.1 in (best)	8 in
Wheelbase	129 in (best)	117 in
Length	207.8 in (best)	194 in
Width	74.7 in	78 in (best)
Height	75.5 in (best)	71 in

Safety & recalls

Spec	Chevrolet Trailblazer EXTLS	Jeep Grand CherokeeLaredo
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Frontal crash (passenger)	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Rollover	4 / 5 ★ (best)	—
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported	None reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT	Jeep Grand Cherokee
1	LS $25,880 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Laredo $39,520 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	LS $28,130 MSRP	Laredo $41,520 MSRP
3	LT $27,980 MSRP	Laredo Altitude $39,520 MSRP
4	LT $30,230 MSRP	Laredo Altitude $41,520 MSRP
5	—	Laredo X $39,520 MSRP
6	—	Laredo X $41,520 MSRP
7	—	Limited $44,960 MSRP
8	—	Limited $46,960 MSRP
9	—	Limited Reserve $46,960 MSRP
10	—	Summit 4x4 $60,900 MSRP