Chevrolet Bolt EV Chevrolet Bolt EV 2017 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,260

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $8,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,535

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $7,953

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelBolt EVExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,905 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $39,269 $39,800 $50,839
Driver Confidence II Package 495    
Infotainment Package 485    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   650  
Cargo cover   130 130
Driver Confidence II Package 450    
Infotainment Package 441    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.   619  
Cargo cover   124 124
Options (change) 980 780 130
Options (change) 891 743 124
Destination 875 945 945
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $35,260 $43,400 $54,310
Total Invoice $33,535 $41,488 $51,908

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Bolt EV dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,207
Model Year201720172017
ModelBolt EVExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp E280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,260$43,400$54,310
Adjustments for Features0-4,965-12,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$38,435$41,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,320
Total Invoice$33,535$41,488$51,908
Adjustments for Features0-4,746-12,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,535$36,742$39,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,166

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172017
ModelBolt EVExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200 $200
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector  $200
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Regeneration paddles$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Rear camera mirror$200  
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,070$11,035$18,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,965$12,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,746-12,000

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172017
ModelBolt EVExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length164.0 in198.3 in
Width69.5 in78.9 in
Height62.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft381.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.