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Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,490

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $1,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,640

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelVoltExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $40,280 $32,395
Base Invoice $38,668 $30,178
Premium Trim Package 1,395  
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Navigation system   1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795
Third-row seat   375
Satellite radio   195
Remote start   385
Premium Trim Package 1,228  
Polished alloy wheels 524  
Navigation system   1,696
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676
Third-row seat   319
Satellite radio   166
Remote start   326
Options (change) 1,990 3,745
Options (change) 1,752 3,183
Destination 720 785
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $35,490 $36,925
Total Invoice $33,640 $34,146

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,199
Model Year20112008
ModelVoltExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine149hp E+210hp V6
TransmissionCVTA5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/65-18
Total Price$35,490$36,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,490$34,000
Total Invoice$33,640$34,146
Adjustments for Features0-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,640$31,441

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelVoltExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$3,590$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,705

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelVoltExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in113.7 in
Length177.1 in193.4 in
Width70.4 in73.7 in
Height56.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%

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