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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: $35,260

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $9,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,535

Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier   
Difference: $9,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerBolt EV
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $40,905
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $39,269
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295    
Cargo cover 130 130 130  
Driver Confidence II Package       495
Infotainment Package       485
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230    
Cargo cover 124 124 124  
Driver Confidence II Package       450
Infotainment Package       441
Options (change) 1,425 1,425 130 980
Options (change) 1,354 1,354 124 891
Destination 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $44,510 $48,370 $55,065 $35,260
Total Invoice $42,545 $46,232 $52,631 $33,535

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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: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,284
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerBolt EV
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6200hp E
TransmissionT6T6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$44,510$48,370$55,065$35,260
Adjustments for Features-5,990-7,415-12,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,520$40,955$42,410$35,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$3,890$0
Total Invoice$42,545$46,232$52,631$33,535
Adjustments for Features-5,726-7,087-12,0960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,819$39,145$40,535$33,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,326$3,716$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerBolt EV
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
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 start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Curve control$50$50$50 
Following distance indicator   $25
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
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 
Tires, self-sealing   $50
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150$150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
Regeneration paddles   $100
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 
Tow hook(s), front $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 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Rear camera mirror   $200
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
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 
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 
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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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   
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$11,685$13,110$18,350$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,990$7,415$12,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,726-7,087-12,0960

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerBolt EV
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in102.4 in
Length198.3 in164.0 in
Width78.9 in69.5 in
Height70.0 in62.8 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft357.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
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 Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450No
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 Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

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