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

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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,280

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $5,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,644

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $4,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelBolt EVExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,905 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $39,269 $35,622 $40,191
Blind spot warning system   595 595
Cargo cover   130 130
Blind spot warning system   519 519
Cargo cover   114 114
Options (change) 0 725 725
Options (change) 0 633 633
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $34,280 $39,820 $44,720
Total Invoice $32,644 $37,150 $41,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,127
Model Year201720152015
ModelBolt EVExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp E290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,280$39,820$44,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,280$37,270$40,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,725
Total Invoice$32,644$37,150$41,719
Adjustments for Features0-2,379-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,644$34,771$38,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,473

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720152015
ModelBolt EVExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSport
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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25  
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
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 front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Rear camera mirror$200  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,320$7,870$9,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,379-3,475

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172015
ModelBolt EVExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in112.6 in
Length164.0 in197.1 in
Width69.5 in78.9 in
Height62.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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