Blazer vs Explorer

Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.

Chevrolet Blazer
Chevrolet

Blazer

Price from $34,300
Monthly payment $399
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Ford Explorer
Ford

Explorer

Price from $49,355
Monthly payment $574
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Specifications

  Blazer Explorer
Manufacturer Chevrolet Ford
Starting price $34,300 $49,355
Monthly payment $399 $574
Fuel type Electricity Gasoline
Fuel economy 35.7 kWh/100 mi 21.0 mpg
CO₂ emissions 369 g/mi–423 g/mi 377 g/mi–467 g/mi
Annual maintenance cost — —

About this comparison

Chevrolet Blazer and Ford Explorer suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.

Blazer starts at $34,300; Explorer starts at $49,355. The difference is $15,055, making Blazer about 31% cheaper before financing.

Estimated monthly payment: Blazer — $399; Explorer — $574. The difference is $175 per month, with Blazer lower.

The models use different powertrains: Blazer — Electricity; Explorer — Gasoline. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.

The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.

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