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Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Mercury Mariner

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

Vehicles

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2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer

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2011 Mercury Mariner

Overview

SpecChevrolet TrailblazerLSMercury MarinerBase
Selected trimLSBase
Body styleSUVSUV
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)regular unleaded
Transmissioncontinuously variable-speed automatic6-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20262011

Pricing & market

SpecChevrolet TrailblazerLSMercury MarinerBase
MSRP$23,000 (best)$23,565
Lowest listing price$16,500 (best)
Median listing price$28,735 (best)
Highest listing price$36,529 (best)
For sale now220 (best)0

Fuel economy & range

SpecChevrolet TrailblazerLSMercury MarinerBase
Combined MPG30 MPG (best)23 MPG
City MPG30 MPG (best)22 MPG
Highway MPG31 MPG (best)28 MPG
Fuel tank13.2 gal16.5 gal (best)

Performance

SpecChevrolet TrailblazerLSMercury MarinerBase
Horsepower137 hp171 hp (best)
Torque162 lb-ft171 lb-ft (best)
Engine size1.2 L2.5 L (best)
CylindersI3I4

Size & capability

SpecChevrolet TrailblazerLSMercury MarinerBase
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors45 (best)
Cargo volume54.4 cu ft66.3 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity1,000 lbs3,500 lbs (best)
Payload1,059 lbs (best)
Curb weight3,029 lbs (best)3,341 lbs
Ground clearance8.4 in (best)
Wheelbase104 in (best)103.1 in
Length174.1 in175.2 in (best)
Width71.2 in (best)71.1 in
Height64.2 in68 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecChevrolet TrailblazerLSMercury MarinerBase
NHTSA overall5 / 5 ★ (best)3 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)2 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★4 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)3 / 5 ★
Side crash (passenger)5 / 5 ★ (best)3 / 5 ★
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)4 / 5 ★
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)3 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reported (best)2

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.

TrimChevrolet TrailblazerMercury Mariner
1

LS

$23,000 MSRP(Currently comparing)

Base

$23,565 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

LS

$25,000 MSRP

Base

$30,115 MSRP

3

LT

$24,200 MSRP

Base

$25,315 MSRP

4

LT

$26,200 MSRP

Base

$31,865 MSRP

5

ACTIV

$27,600 MSRP

Premier

$25,635 MSRP

6

ACTIV

$29,200 MSRP

Premier

$27,385 MSRP

7

RS

$27,600 MSRP

8

RS

$29,200 MSRP

Live inventory

Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Mercury Mariner FAQ

Which is better: 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2011 Mercury Mariner on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer starts lower at $23,000. Live Chevrolet Trailblazer listings start at $16,500.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (23,000).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
The 2011 Mercury Mariner leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (32).
Which has better horsepower: 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
The 2011 Mercury Mariner leads on horsepower in this comparison (177).
Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer or 2011 Mercury Mariner?
The 2011 Mercury Mariner leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,500).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2011 Mercury Mariner?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Chevrolet Trailblazer (5/5 NHTSA overall); Mercury Mariner (3/5 NHTSA overall).