2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer: real cost in California
See the Trailblazer on Chevrolet's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, LS · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$23,600the advertised price
Drive away$27,771with fees and tax
Loan payment$388/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$986/moeverything, after resale
$27,771 to drive away + $54,034 to run it for 6 years − $10,788 back at resale = $71,016, or $986 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$27,771
Running it, 6 yrs+$54,034
Back at resale−$10,788
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$23,600Feesfreight $1,795 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,880Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$2,291Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,052Fuel13,500 mi a year at 30 MPG
+$15,514Maintenanceestimate
+$7,527Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$6,156Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$5,181Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$2,605Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$10,788True cost $71,016 ÷ 72 months$986 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV174.1 in long
Seats5
Cargo25.3 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine137–155 hp gas, FWD, AWD
0–60 mph8.0–9.2 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy27–31 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 1,000 lb
Tires17" or 19"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: 5 seats.| LS FWD | $23,600 | $27,771 | $71,016 | ✓ $986/mo | 30 MPG | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| LS ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo | $23,995 | $28,201 | $70,965 | ✓ $986/mo | 31 MPG | — No | — No | — No | — No |
| LT FWD | $24,800 | $29,079 | $72,448 | $1,006/mo | 30 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| LT ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo | $25,195 | $29,509 | $72,396 | $1,006/mo | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| LS AWD | $25,600 | $29,950 | $74,981 | $1,041/mo | 27 MPG | — No | — No | — No | ✓ Yes |
| LT AWD | $26,800 | $31,258 | $76,413 | $1,061/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| RS FWD | $28,200 | $32,784 | $77,521 | $1,077/mo | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| ACTIV FWD | $28,200 | $32,784 | $76,026 | $1,056/mo | 31 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | — No |
| RS AWD | $29,800 | $34,528 | $81,532 | $1,132/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| ACTIV AWD | $29,800 | $34,528 | $80,038 | $1,112/mo | 27 MPG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
LSFWD
✓ $986/mo
True cost
LSECOTEC 1.3L Turbo
✓ $986/mo
True cost
LTFWD
$1,006/mo
True cost
LTECOTEC 1.3L Turbo
$1,006/mo
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LSAWD
$1,041/mo
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LTAWD
$1,061/mo
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RSFWD
$1,077/mo
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ACTIVFWD
$1,056/mo
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RSAWD
$1,132/mo
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ACTIVAWD
$1,112/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
LS FWD$23,600
LS ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo$23,995
LT FWD$24,800
LT ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo$25,195
LS AWD$25,600
LT AWD$26,800
RS FWD$28,200
ACTIV FWD$28,200
RS AWD$29,800
ACTIV AWD$29,800
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
+ $395 on every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
+ $395 on every trim
Adaptive cruise
+ $495
+ $495
+ $995
Parking sensors
+ $395 on every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
+ $595
+ $595
✓ from RS FWD
Heated steering wheel
+ $595
+ $595
✓ from RS FWD
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
+ $495
✓ LT FWD to LT ECOTEC 1.3L Turbo
+ $495
✓
Power liftgate
+ $1,495
+ $1,495
+ $1,195
Wireless phone charging
+ $1,495
+ $1,495
+ $1,195
Power driver's seat
+ $1,495
+ $1,495
✓
✓
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $995
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ LS AWD to LT AWD
✓ from RS AWD
Tow hitch included
+ $1,025 on every trim
Sunroof
+ $1,495
+ $1,495
Panoramic roof
+ $1,495
+ $1,495
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimLane centeringHands-free driving360° cameraCooled seatsHeated rear seatsDual-zone climateMassaging seatsMemory seatBuilt-in navigationHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)
Full standard equipment on the LS LS FWD (101 items)
- Chevy Safety Assist
- 11" diagonal HD color touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto capability for compatible phones
- Available Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- 17" Silver painted aluminum wheels
- 8" diagonal color Driver Information Center
- ECOTEC 1.2L Turbo engine
- Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
- Axle, 5.45 final drive ratio
- GVWR, 4189 lbs. (1900 kg) (STD) (FWD models with (LBP) 1.2L Turbo engine.)
- Engine Air Filter Monitoring System
- Keyless Start
- Automatic Stop/Start with disable
- Engine control, stop-start system override
- Driver shift control, tap-up/tap-down on shifter
- Drivetrain, front-wheel drive
- Suspension, Ride and Handling
- Steering, power, non-variable ratio, electric
- 4-wheel antilock disc brakes
- Brakes, front and rear, electric
- Electronic parking brake
- Tires, 225/60R17 all-season, blackwall
- Tire inflator kit
- Black front and rear lower fascias
- Upper active aero shutters
- Moldings, Anthracite lower bodyside
- LED headlamps
- Headlamp control, automatic on and off
- IntelliBeam
- Halogen tail lamps
- LED Center High-Mounted Stop/Brake lamp
- Mirrors, outside power-adjustable, manual-folding, Black
- Windshield, solar absorbing
- Glass, solar absorbing
- Wiper, rear intermittent
- Ornamentation, Trailblazer lettering
- Manual liftgate
- Door handles, body-color
- 4-speaker audio system
- SiriusXM Trial Subscription
- Wi-Fi Hotspot capable
- Front bucket seats
- Seat trim, Cloth
- 6-way manual driver seat
- 4-way manual front passenger seat
- Flat-folding front passenger seatback
- 40/60 split-folding rear bench seat
- Head restraints, front, 2-way adjustable
- Knee bolster, driver and front passenger
- USB data ports
- Console, floor, with armrest
- Front carpeted floor mats
- Rear carpeted floor mats
- Steering wheel, polyurethane
- Steering-wheel mounted controls
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Vehicle health management
- Compass display
- Power windows
- Key system, 2 key fobs
- Cruise control
- Theft-deterrent system, electrical, unauthorized entry
- Single-zone manual climate control
- Air filter, cabin
- Heating ducts, under front seats, rear vent
- Inside rearview manual day/night mirror
- Visors, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors, covered
- Assist handle, driver
- Assist handle, front passenger
- Assist handle, rear outboard
- Lighting, interior, overhead courtesy and dual reading lamp
- Lighting, interior, roof, rear courtesy
- Lighting, rear cargo compartment lamp
- Satin Silver and Chrome shift knob
- Driver seatback map pocket
- Front passenger seatback map pocket
- 1 Scheduled Maintenance Visit 1
- Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty 1
- Corrosion Limited Warranty 1
- Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty 1
- Roadside Assistance Program and Available Courtesy Transportation 1
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Daytime Running Lamps
- 10 airbags
- OnStar services capable
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Following Distance Indicator
- Forward Collision Alert
- Seat belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger, height-adjustable includes pretensioners and front passenger load limiter
- Seat belts, 3-point rear, all seating positions
- Buckle to Drive
- Rear child security door locks
- LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) for child restraint seats, second row, 2 lower anchors for outboard seating positions only, 3 top tether anchors for all 3 seating positions
- Teen Driver
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Tire Fill Alert
- Tire Pressure Display
- Remote panic alarm
- OnStar Basics
Recalls
1 NHTSA recall for 2024 to 2026 Trailblazer models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Trailblazer in California?
- $27,771 to drive away for the LS, from a $23,600 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $388 loan payment, about $981 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $986 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 1,000 lb for every trim.
Colors
Apex RedSummit WhiteSterling Gray MetallicMosaic Black MetallicCacti GreenMarina Blue Metallic+$395White SandsIridescent Pearl Tricoat+$645
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US prices in US dollars from Chevrolet's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.