Graco Contender Slim vs Graco Extend2Fit
The Extend2Fit rear-faces up to 50 lb, versus 40 lb. The Contender Slim is 0.6 in narrower. The Contender Slim lists for $50 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Graco Contender Slim | Graco Extend2Fit | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $189.99Lowest price | $239.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 4–50 lbHighest rear-facing limit |
| Forward-facing weight | 26.5–65 lb | 26.5–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Seat weight | 16 lbLightest | 19 lb |
| Width | 18.9 inNarrowest | 19.5 in |
| Head rule | Not listed | Top of head must be 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest adjustment lever. |
| Installation | LATCH | LATCH (InRight) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 8 | 10 |
| Recline positions | 2 | 6 |
| Aircraft label | Not listed | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 7 years | 10 years |
Graco Contender Slim
A fairly light, slim Graco convertible with a no-rethread harness and a 7-year life.
- Light at 16 lb
- Slim for the back seat
- Certified for aircraft
- 40 lb rear-facing limit
- Only 2 recline positions
Graco Extend2Fit
A Graco convertible with a leg-room extension panel that adds up to 5 inches rear-facing, so kids can rear-face to 50 lb.
- 50 lb rear-facing limit
- 4-position extension panel for legroom
- Moderate price
- 19.5 inches wide
Contender Slim or Extend2Fit?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
Contender Slim: 16 lb. Extend2Fit: certified for planes, 19 lb.
What does the extra $50 for the Extend2Fit get you?
No extra listed feature from the ones we track (load leg, anti-rebound bar, rotation, flame retardants). Compare fabrics, ease of install, and fit in your car. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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