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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: $35,260

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $9,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,535

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $9,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBolt EVExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,905 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $39,269 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Driver Confidence II Package 495      
Infotainment Package 485      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295 1,295  
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Driver Confidence II Package 450      
Infotainment Package 441      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230 1,230  
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Options (change) 980 1,425 1,425 130
Options (change) 891 1,354 1,354 124
Destination 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $35,260 $44,510 $48,370 $55,065
Total Invoice $33,535 $42,545 $46,232 $52,631

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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: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,284
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBolt EVExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp E280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$35,260$44,510$48,370$55,065
Adjustments for Features0-5,990-7,415-12,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$38,520$40,955$42,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,435$3,890
Total Invoice$33,535$42,545$46,232$52,631
Adjustments for Features0-5,726-7,087-12,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,535$36,819$39,145$40,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,326$3,716

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBolt EVExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Curve control $50$50$50
Following distance indicator$25   
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera$150$150 $150
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Regeneration paddles$100   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50
Rear camera mirror$200   
Tachometer $75$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  
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$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$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,695$11,685$13,110$18,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,990$7,415$12,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,726-7,087-12,096

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
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

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, 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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%

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