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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: $33,360

Chevrolet Volt Premier   
Difference: $12,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,638

Chevrolet Volt Premier   
Difference: $12,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelVoltExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,570 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $36,067 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Navigation system 495      
Driver Confidence 2 Package 495      
Driver Confidence Package 495      
Cargo mat 60 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 120 120 120
Adaptive cruise control 595      
Door sill trim plates 135      
Package 301A   2,240    
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Package 401A     3,875  
Navigation system 450      
Driver Confidence 2 Package 450      
Driver Confidence Package 450      
Cargo mat 55 95 95 95
All-weather floor mats 127 114 114 114
Adaptive cruise control 541      
Door sill trim plates 123      
Package 301A   2,127    
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Package 401A     3,681  
Options (change) 2,415 2,590 4,225 350
Options (change) 2,196 2,460 4,014 333
Destination 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $33,360 $45,675 $51,170 $55,285
Total Invoice $31,638 $43,651 $48,892 $52,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,475
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelVoltExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine149hp PiH280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,360$45,675$51,170$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-5,795-7,785-11,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$39,880$43,385$43,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,505$3,945
Total Invoice$31,638$43,651$48,892$52,840
Adjustments for Features0-5,538-7,438-10,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,638$38,113$41,454$41,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,341$3,774

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelVoltExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimPremierLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Curve control $50$50$50
Following distance indicator$25   
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
3.6 kW onboard charger$0   
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40 $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat $100 $100
Massage, passenger seat $100 $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
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 
Alloy wheels $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,490$10,285$12,275$15,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,795$7,785$11,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,538-7,438-10,953

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelVoltExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.1 in112.6 in
Length180.4 in198.3 in
Width71.2 in78.9 in
Height56.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.9 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 Headroom35.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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 Premier

Driver Confidence 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80078%
Total Not Requested22522%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested205073%
Total Not Requested77527%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested190052%
Total Not Requested174048%

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