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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: $3,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,644

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $2,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelBolt EVExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,905 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $39,269 $30,027 $35,268
Package 205A   2,800  
Blind spot warning system   595 595
Cargo cover   135 135
2.0L I4   995 995
Package 205A   2,380  
Blind spot warning system   506 506
Cargo cover   115 115
2.0L I4   906 906
Options (change) 0 4,525 1,725
Options (change) 0 3,907 1,527
Destination 875 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $34,280 $37,445 $40,405
Total Invoice $32,644 $34,759 $37,620

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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: $2,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,549
Model Year201820122012
ModelBolt EVExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp E240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionA1A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)128/110 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,280$37,445$40,405
Adjustments for Features0-610-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,280$36,835$38,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$32,644$34,759$37,620
Adjustments for Features0-566-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,644$34,193$35,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,402

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820122012
ModelBolt EVExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
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
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Curve control $50$50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$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
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $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
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $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  
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$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,395$6,005$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$610$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-566-2,025

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,580 lb.4,503 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 XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested195064%
Total Not Requested107536%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
240 hp@5500
270 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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