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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: $32,170

Chevrolet Volt Premier   
Difference: $11,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,549

Chevrolet Volt Premier   
Difference: $9,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelVoltExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $37,520 $37,855
Base Invoice $36,019 $35,268
Driver Confidence Package 495  
Navigation system 495  
All-weather floor mats 140 75
Door sill trim plates 135  
Cargo net 60  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Cargo cover   135
Driver Confidence Package 450  
Navigation system 450  
All-weather floor mats 127 64
Door sill trim plates 123  
Cargo net 55  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 1,325 4,710
Options (change) 1,205 4,004
Destination 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $32,170 $43,390
Total Invoice $30,549 $40,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,706
Model Year20162012
ModelVoltExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine149hp PiH290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$32,170$43,390
Adjustments for Features0-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,170$38,150
Total Invoice$30,549$40,097
Adjustments for Features0-4,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,549$35,255

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelVoltExplorer
TrimPremierLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,765$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,842

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelVoltExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.1 in112.6 in
Length180.4 in197.1 in
Width71.2 in78.9 in
Height56.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.9 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 Headroom35.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
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
Total Requested197547%
Total Not Requested220053%

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