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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: $36,185

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $4,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,252

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $4,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelVoltExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,280 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $38,668 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Park Assist Package 695        
Premium Trim Package 1,395        
Polished alloy wheels 595 1,195 595    
Navigation system   795   795  
Package 202A   3,225      
Second-row buckets   695 695 695 695
Second-row high console   150 150 150 150
Cargo cover   130 130 130 130
Power liftgate       550  
Park Assist Package 612        
Premium Trim Package 1,228        
Polished alloy wheels 524 1,135 565    
Navigation system   755   755  
Package 202A   3,064      
Second-row buckets   660 660 660 660
Second-row high console   144 144 144 144
Cargo cover   124 124 124 124
Power liftgate       524  
Options (change) 2,685 6,190 1,570 2,320 975
Options (change) 2,364 5,882 1,493 2,207 928
Destination 720 945 945 945 945
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $36,185 $40,535 $43,815 $46,765 $54,890
Total Invoice $34,252 $38,724 $41,880 $44,695 $52,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $493
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelVoltExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine149hp E+290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,185$40,535$43,815$46,765$54,890
Adjustments for Features0-4,165-7,180-8,295-15,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,185$36,370$36,635$38,470$39,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$265$2,100$3,225
Total Invoice$34,252$38,724$41,880$44,695$52,460
Adjustments for Features0-3,979-6,863-7,928-14,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,252$34,745$35,017$36,767$37,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$272$2,022$3,097

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelVoltExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Remote app$25    
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0    
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15    
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Detailed driving style feedback$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
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$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated second row seats  $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,365$7,530$10,545$11,660$18,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,165$7,180$8,295$15,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,979-6,863-7,928-14,618

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112016
ModelVoltExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length177.1 in198.3 in
Width70.4 in78.9 in
Height56.6 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 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
10.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Park Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested200073%
Total Not Requested72527%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power liftgate
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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