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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,280

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $1,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,644

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelExplorerExplorerBolt EV
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $40,905
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $39,269
Package 202A 3,075    
Blind spot warning system 495 495  
Cargo cover 135 135  
Package 202A 2,614    
Blind spot warning system 421 421  
Cargo cover 115 115  
Options (change) 3,705 630 0
Options (change) 3,150 536 0
Destination 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,050 $38,990 $34,280
Total Invoice $33,454 $36,313 $32,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $360
Model Year201120112017
ModelExplorerExplorerBolt EV
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG128/110 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$36,050$38,990$34,280
Adjustments for Features-485-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,565$36,940$34,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,454$36,313$32,644
Adjustments for Features-450-1,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,004$34,404$32,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year201120112017
ModelExplorerExplorerBolt EV
TrimXLTLimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras  $500
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, self-sealing  $50
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Regeneration paddles  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Rear camera mirror  $200
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,905$7,470$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-450-1,9090

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20112017
ModelExplorerBolt EV
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length197.1 in164.0 in
Width78.9 in69.5 in
Height70.4 in62.8 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft357.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested212566%
Total Not Requested110034%

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