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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: $37,670

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $5,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,485

Chevrolet Volt   
Difference: $4,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelExplorerExplorerVolt
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $39,145
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $37,579
Second-row high console 100 100  
Second-row buckets 750 750  
Package 301A 2,600    
Cargo cover 135 135  
Polished alloy wheels 595   595
Navigation system   795 1,995
Park Assist Package     695
Premium Trim Package     1,395
Bose 7 speakers     495
Second-row high console 87 87  
Second-row buckets 655 655  
Package 301A 2,269    
Cargo cover 118 118  
Polished alloy wheels 519   524
Navigation system   694 1,756
Park Assist Package     612
Premium Trim Package     1,228
Bose 7 speakers     436
Options (change) 4,180 1,780 5,175
Options (change) 3,648 1,554 4,556
Destination 895 895 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $43,175 $43,455 $37,670
Total Invoice $40,071 $40,476 $35,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $546
Model Year201320132012
ModelExplorerExplorerVolt
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6149hp E+
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$43,175$43,455$37,670
Adjustments for Features-5,530-5,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,645$38,150$37,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$505$0
Total Invoice$40,071$40,476$35,485
Adjustments for Features-5,132-4,9410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,939$35,535$35,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$596$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year201320132012
ModelExplorerExplorerVolt
TrimLimitedSportBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,220$8,995$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,530$5,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,132-4,9410

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20132012
ModelExplorerVolt
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in105.7 in
Length197.1 in177.1 in
Width78.9 in70.4 in
Height70.4 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.1 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 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested67532%
Total Not Requested145068%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Park Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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 audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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