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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: $37,670

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $4,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,485

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $3,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelVoltExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $39,145 $37,535
Base Invoice $37,579 $34,952
Premium Trim Package 1,395  
Park Assist Package 695  
Navigation system 1,995  
Bose 7 speakers 495  
Polished alloy wheels 595 595
Cargo cover   135
Package 301A   2,250
Second-row high console   100
Second-row buckets   750
Premium Trim Package 1,228  
Park Assist Package 612  
Navigation system 1,756  
Bose 7 speakers 436  
Polished alloy wheels 524 506
Cargo cover   115
Package 301A   1,913
Second-row high console   85
Second-row buckets   638
Options (change) 5,175 3,830
Options (change) 4,556 3,257
Destination 850 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $37,670 $42,190
Total Invoice $35,485 $39,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,290
Model Year20122011
ModelVoltExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine149hp E+290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$37,670$42,190
Adjustments for Features0-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,670$36,960
Total Invoice$35,485$39,034
Adjustments for Features0-4,839
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,485$34,195

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelVoltExplorer
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$2,515$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,839

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelVoltExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.6 in
Length177.1 in197.1 in
Width70.4 in78.9 in
Height56.6 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 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
10.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
10.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft380.7 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%
Park Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested67535%
Total Not Requested125065%

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