2003 Subaru Forester vs. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer
When comparing the 2003 Subaru Forester's and the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer's specifications and ratings, the 2003 Subaru Forester has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. The 2003 Chevrolet Blazer has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2003 Subaru Forester's and the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
2003 Subaru Forester vs. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer Pricing
A used 2003 Subaru Forester ranges from $2,959 to $9,695 while a used 2003 Chevrolet Blazer is priced between $1,967 to $12,566.
2003 Subaru Forester vs. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2003 Subaru Forester loses 38.4 percent of its value and the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer loses 47.6 percent of its value. This means the 2003 Subaru Forester retains 9.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer.
2003 Subaru Forester vs. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Subaru Forester is 8.6 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Blazer's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Subaru Forester being ranked 3 out of 66 Best Crossover SUVs and the Chevrolet Blazer being ranked 11 out of 66. Out of 56 Best 5-seater SUVs, the Subaru Forester is ranked 4 and the Chevrolet Blazer is ranked 11.
2003 Subaru Forester vs. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Subaru Forester is 8.6 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Blazer the reliability rating is 8.7 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Blazer a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Forester.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2003 Subaru Forester’s base engine makes 165 horsepower, and the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer base engine makes 190 horsepower. The Forester is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 375 miles. The Blazer is rated to deliver an average of 16 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 380 miles.This gives the 2003 Subaru Forester the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2003 Subaru Forester and the 2003 Chevrolet Blazer have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2959 - 9695
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.383753
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
1967 - 12566
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.476053
Subaru Forester Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.563112 / 10
Reliability:
8.589335 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Chevrolet Blazer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.525599 / 10
Reliability:
8.676798 / 10
Retained Value:
6.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Subaru Forester Rankings
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1 out of / 19Ranking
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2 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 66Ranking
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3 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 66Ranking
4 out of / 56Ranking
4 out of / 56Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 56Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
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11 out of / 56Ranking
12 out of / 66Ranking
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13 out of / 66Ranking
13 out of / 56Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
15 out of / 56Ranking
17 out of / 58Ranking
17 out of / 49Ranking
24 out of / 66Ranking
24 out of / 56Ranking
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38 out of / 56Ranking
46 out of / 66Chevrolet Blazer Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 22Ranking
6 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 31Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 66Ranking
10 out of / 56Ranking
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11 out of / 56Ranking
11 out of / 31Ranking
12 out of / 56Ranking
18 out of / 26Ranking
19 out of / 66Ranking
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25 out of / 31Ranking
29 out of / 56Ranking
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31 out of / 31Ranking
36 out of / 66Ranking
36 out of / 49Ranking
38 out of / 66Ranking
38 out of / 56Ranking
39 out of / 66Ranking
39 out of / 58Ranking
39 out of / 56Ranking
42 out of / 66Ranking
47 out of / 66Ranking
50 out of / 56Ranking
60 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2003 Subaru Forester Trim Levels
X, XS
2003 Chevrolet Blazer Trim Levels
LS, LS ZR2, Xtreme
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
165 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
166 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
2400 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
190 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
250 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5700 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
285 / 375 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 20 / 16
Range (city/hwy):
266 / 380 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Keyless Entry:
Available
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3090 lbs
Width:
68.1 inches
Height:
65 inches
Length:
175.2 inches
Wheelbase:
99.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3611 lbs
Width:
67.8 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
177.3 inches
Wheelbase:
100.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P215/60R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/70R15