Ford Edge vs. Chevrolet Blazer
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Edge and Chevrolet Blazer contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Edge and the Chevrolet Blazer.
When we compare the Ford Edge's and the Chevrolet Blazer's specifications and ratings, the Ford Edge has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Chevrolet Blazer has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Ford Edge's and the Chevrolet Blazer's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Blazer is a better car than the Ford Edge.
Pricing: A used 2024 Ford Edge ranges from $35,380 to $48,659 while a used 2024 Chevrolet Blazer is priced between $33,498 to $49,635. For a new model, the Ford Edge's price is between $37,700 and $51,431, with the Chevrolet Blazer priced between $34,313 and $51,265.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Edge loses 50.3 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Blazer loses 46.6 percent of its value. This means the Chevrolet Blazer retains 3.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Edge.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Edge is 8.7 out of 10 while the Chevrolet Blazer's quality rating is 8.8 out of 10. This results in the Ford Edge being ranked 9 out of 67 Best Crossover SUVs and the Chevrolet Blazer being ranked 4 out of 67. Out of 32 Best Midsize SUVs, the Ford Edge is ranked 9 and the Chevrolet Blazer is ranked 2.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Edge is 8.6 out of 10. For the Chevrolet Blazer the reliability rating is 8.8 out of 10. This gives the Chevrolet Blazer a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Edge.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Edge’s base engine makes 250 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Blazer base engine makes 228 horsepower. The Edge is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The Blazer is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 563 miles. This gives the Chevrolet Blazer the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Edge. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the Ford Edge has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Edge and the Chevrolet Blazer have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$37,700 - $51,431
Starting MSRP:
$38,465
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$34,313 - $51,265
Starting MSRP:
$35,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize SUVs)
$37,697
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$31,990 - $43,320
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$41,193
Price Range:
$35,380 - $48,659
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6,544
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,190
# Good or Great Deals:
975
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$40,742
Price Range:
$33,498 - $49,635
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize SUVs)
$47,563
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
$40,678 - $66,020
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,377
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
2,818
# Good or Great Deals:
217
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$19,864
Depreciation %:
51.6%
Resale Value $:
$18,601
Residual Value %:
48.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,699
Depreciation %:
47.2%
Resale Value $:
$18,701
Residual Value %:
52.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize SUVs)
46.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
27.5% - 53.5%
Ford Edge Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Chevrolet Blazer Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Edge
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
38.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Blazer
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize SUVs)
10.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize SUVs)
8.6 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
28.2%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
3.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize SUVs)
1.6 - 14.8
Ford Edge Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
4 out of / 17Ranking
4 out of / 16Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 32Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
7 out of / 32Ranking
8 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 67Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
9 out of / 32Ranking
10 out of / 32Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
14 out of / 28Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 32Ranking
18 out of / 30Ranking
19 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
24 out of / 67Ranking
24 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 67Ranking
41 out of / 67Ranking
44 out of / 67Ranking
47 out of / 59Ranking
64 out of / 67Chevrolet Blazer Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 67Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 18Ranking
1 out of / 17Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
2 out of / 32Ranking
4 out of / 67Ranking
5 out of / 32Ranking
6 out of / 28Ranking
7 out of / 67Ranking
10 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
12 out of / 32Ranking
19 out of / 67Ranking
19 out of / 32Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
21 out of / 32Ranking
26 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
27 out of / 32Ranking
31 out of / 32Ranking
32 out of / 67Ranking
38 out of / 59Ranking
40 out of / 67Ranking
40 out of / 67Ranking
47 out of / 67Ranking
52 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Edge Trim Levels
SE, SEL, ST, ST-Line, Titanium
Chevrolet Blazer Trim Levels
LT, Premier, RS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
250 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
275 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
389 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
427 / 563 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
40.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
60.5 inches
Cargo Space:
39.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
73.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
153.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Cargo Space:
30.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
64.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
138.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4126 lbs
Width:
85.8 inches
Height:
68.3 inches
Length:
188.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3918 lbs
Width:
76.7 inches
Height:
67 inches
Length:
191.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.7 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Atlas Blue / Stone Blue
Gray
Carbonized Gray
Green
Forged Green
Silver
Iconic Silver
White
Oxford White
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Riptide Blue Metallic
Gray
Sterling Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Summit White
Brown
Copper Bronze Metallic
Red
Radiant Red Tintcoat / Red Hot
Interior Colors
Beige
Dune
Black
Ebony
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Jet Black/Medium Gray
