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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Volt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,815

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,228

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerVolt
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $39,145
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $37,579
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795  
Third-row seat 845 375  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
235/65R18 695    
Remote start 385 385  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995
Premium Trim Package     1,395
Bose 7 speakers     495
Polished alloy wheels     595
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676  
Third-row seat 718 319  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
235/65R18 591    
Remote start 326 326  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,756
Premium Trim Package     1,228
Bose 7 speakers     436
Polished alloy wheels     524
Options (change) 6,710 4,095 4,480
Options (change) 5,703 3,481 3,944
Destination 735 735 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,815 $35,945 $36,975
Total Invoice $33,228 $33,577 $34,873

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,301
Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerVolt
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6149hp E+
TransmissionA5A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/65-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,815$35,945$36,975
Adjustments for Features-1,785-2,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,030$33,910$36,975
Cost Above Minimum$120$0$0
Total Invoice$33,228$33,577$34,873
Adjustments for Features-1,656-1,9010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,572$31,676$34,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$104$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year200720072012
ModelExplorerExplorerVolt
TrimEddie BauerLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
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$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,225$5,475$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$2,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,656-1,9010

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerVolt
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in105.7 in
Length193.4 in177.1 in
Width73.7 in70.4 in
Height72.8 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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