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2019 Blazer Pricing: Most Expensive Model Will Cost Nearly $50,000

Last month, we learned the 2019 Blazer pricing model will start at $29,995, which undercuts key competitors such as the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano. However, full pricing analysis from Cars Direct, published on Friday, showed the Blazer will be more expensive in volume-selling trims. And the most expensive models nearly clip $50,000.

Stepping up from the $29,995 Blazer, which nets buyers a base-model L trim, the Blazer 1LT trim will start at $33,495, including destination. The price tag makes the Blazer $1,700 more expensive than a comparable Nissan Murano and $2,505 more than the Ford Edge SE. Those shopping a crossover with V6 power will also find the Murano offers the engine standard, while the Blazer 2LT provides access to the 3.6-liter V6 engine option. Prices start at $34,495 for the trim.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer LT AWD red exterior - testing - night - July 2018 - 002

All Blazers will come standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 193 horsepower and 188 pound-feet of torque. The rival Edge comes with a standard turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 250 hp, and the Murano’s standard V6 provides 260 hp.

Even all-wheel drive will cost Blazer buyers more. Shopper will have to select the Blazer 2LT trim to add AWD for an extra $2,700 over the $34,495 base price. Again, rivals come off as a value proposition; the Edge and Murano offer AWD on their least expensive trim levels for an extra $1,995 and $1,600, respectively.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer Premier AWD (7)

2019 Blazer pricing sees the sporty RS model starting at $41,795, and the trim unlocks access to Chevrolet’s active safety systems. Buyers can add the Enhanced Convenience and Driver Confidence II Package, a $3,575 option. Somewhat disappointingly, automatic emergency braking isn’t available until buyers glance at the range-topping Premier trim.

The Premier will start at $43,895. Is the active safety technology standard? No. Instead, buyers must add the Driver Confidence II Package, which costs an extra $2,165. For buyers that place active safety systems high on their priority list, the least expensive way to drive away with the Blazer boasting the tech is $46,060 with front-wheel drive and $48,960 for AWD models, just shy of $50,000 before tax and other fees.

2019 Chevrolet Blazer Premier interior - live reveal 001 cockpit

This is a good time to remind shoppers both Ford and Nissan offer the technology in their cheapest trims. All Muranos feature automatic emergency braking, while Ford’s Co-Pilot 360 bundles auto emergency braking and other active safety features as standard.

Former GM Authority staff writer.

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  1. GM is up to weird things in very competitive segments. Profit per vehicle must be more important than overall sales and profits due to sales volume.

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    1. If they make Blazer SS with the 3.6L V6 twin turbo from ATS-V, under $60k. I would be in line for it.

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    2. “Profit per vehicle must be more important than overall sales and profits due to sales volume.”

      As nature intended. Keep the volume low and it keeps the resale values high. High resale values make for repeat customers.

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  2. The more I look at it the more I like the interior. Now, if it just didn’t have that “I wish I were a Lexus” grille on it.

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  3. GM thinks in a box, where no reality exists outside of their bean counter conference rooms and narrow profit-per-unit mentality. They apparently shut out sites like this, all automotive media, dealers and shoppers, all of whom have been very vocal about vehicle pricing, option availability and lackluster interior trimmings that don’t justify the price.

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  4. This is a smaller segment. I think this is a get their feet wet with new styles/techniques. I would never buy this kind of vehicle. Its the awkward middle child of crossovers no matter which manufacturer. They know if the new style does “decent” with sales that people are making a purchase for style over numbers. The real question is would you buy a traverse or Silverado that looked like this? I wouldnt, but the amount of testing on the new Silverado interior design is getting it’s answer. Here’s inovative styling in a test car. Its just like the bolt. GM looses 7k for every car sold, but they are exsperimenting for future R&D

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  5. Sounds like the same old GM to me. Charge thousands more, restrict the most common AWD setup to higher more expensive trim levels and then have the audacity to charge even more for safety equipment everybody else makes std even on cheaper trims. And to top it off make a lackluster lower powered engine (by up to 60 plus HP) as std and up charge yet again for the engine that should be std. People are catching on and GM will continue to lose market share in many market segments.

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  6. Given the base price of the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer is near $29K, it’s not a surprise that the top model with every option possible is near $50K; but one has to remember that the $50K Blazer has a V6 which is something Cadillac’s XT4 doesn’t have and will also have a $50K price.

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  7. Good thing they are building it in Mexico so they can sell it cheaper… Wait.

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  8. I’m sure these will be discounted as soon as they hit the ground, just as most all new GM offerings are. Another way to go would be a lightly used GMC Acadia. Same platform, most have the 3rd row seat and……..Used 2018’s are available from the high $20’s to the mid $30’s.

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  9. My question is the Bkazer worth $7-$8k more than an Equinox? I don’t see it!

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    1. The real question is; if you are willing to pay this kind of money, why not get a Traverse or even glance at a Tahoe.

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      1. Even a Enclave Avenir is in that range

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    2. The Blazer is not an all-new model… It’s a GMC Acadia wearing Chevy badges. It is definitely larger than the Chevy Equinox/GMC Terrain.

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  10. This is interesting. With fees and taxes, the price will total about $52K. I just priced out a new Cadillac XT4 with premium luxury and sports trims with all the bells and whistles and for just $3 thousand more including fees and taxes, I could get a XT4. Granted one is a compact and one is a mid-size CUV, but it just goes to show you what you can get for a few thousand dollars more. Hmmmm. . . .

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  11. GM again up to the same pricing ( too much over lapping ) . 50k for a Blazer no way all they will do is push the customer into a cheaper import

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  12. $50K?!? For that?!?

    Chevrolet is going to be totally screwed if the auto loan spigot is turned down even just a little bit.

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  13. Is this before or after the tariffs?

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  14. Anyone living in the sun belt will know that the center AC vents that low will not do a good job. You need to circulate the air as high as possible for good comfort. A full sunny day at 90 degress the interior will be owner 145-160 degrees especially since manufacturers think black is a preferred interior color.

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  15. 50 Grand???? You cannot be serious.

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  16. Yup. The High Country version of the Traverse is around 54K sticker. And it’s up to 10K off on some lots. That’s a great deal IMO. Most folks that are looking at Tahoes could save a boatload of dough and get an AWD vehicle that will get the job done.

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  17. Just about every manufacturer had a least 20k in options on the larger size SUV’s and trucks. Even the Camero can go well over 50k.

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  18. Still don’t know why GM doesn’t make most of their safety tech std. Why should a family have to pay premium pricing for it? 2.0 liter turbo should be the base engine not the 2.5. That’s a joke. Can you imagine the base engine lugging around a car full of folks and their luggage on anything but level ground?

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    1. With the 9 speed, it shouldn’t have a problem moving it around. Plenty of gearing to make easy work of it.

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  19. “This is a good time to remind shoppers both Ford and Nissan offer the technology in their cheapest trims. All Muranos feature automatic emergency braking, while Ford’s Co-Pilot 360 bundles auto emergency braking and other active safety features as standard.”

    Ford only just began to offer Co-Pilot 360 standard for 2019. With the 2018 and earlier models?

    “The $1495 Technology package on SEL, Titanium, and Sport models includes blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. The 302A package that you can order on Titanium models for $5495 adds a self-parking feature, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beams, and inflatable seatbelt airbags for the rear seats, along with luxury items including a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, and rain-sensing wipers. The Driver’s package on the Titanium includes adaptive cruise control for $1800, but it requires the selection of the $3645 301A package. Bottom line: This stuff is costly. Automated emergency braking is not offered on any Edge model.”

    https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-ford-edge-in-depth-model-review-2018-ford-edge-safety-and-driver-assistance-review-car-and-driver-page-9

    Ford had to sweeten the deal in some way. It’s riding on an old platform and the interior in the lower trims are not a nice place to spend time.

    While the Nissan Murano comes standard with a V6, it’s a wasted feature as the only transmission available is Nissan’s truly awful CVT.

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    1. Whichever way you cut the pie in Blazer’s favor to play favorites, this new entry into the Crossover field for 2019 is LAME. They think everyone is going to pay for it’s styling but how’s that working out for Camaro? This thing uses probably 90% of its parts and bits from GM’s parts bin so wtf are we paying for? Speaking of it being 2019, why do we get all this safety content STANDARD on Altimas, Corollas and Civics? They could have at least thrown in an FCA type of engine with AWD to pay homage to the last SS Blazer just because and I would have gave this rebirth a pass. No Jeep or Land Rover off-roadability from yet another GM product and we are supposed to be won over by an iconic name? I think TF not.

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