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

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Volt Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,475
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVolt
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6149hp PiH
TransmissionT6T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20215/50-17
Total Price$45,675$51,170$55,285$33,360
Adjustments for Features-5,795-7,785-11,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,880$43,385$43,825$33,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,505$3,945$0
Total Invoice$43,651$48,892$52,840$31,638
Adjustments for Features-5,538-7,438-10,9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,113$41,454$41,887$31,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,341$3,774$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerVolt
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
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$10,285$12,275$15,950$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,795$7,785$11,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,538-7,438-10,9530

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerVolt
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in106.1 in
Length198.3 in180.4 in
Width78.9 in71.2 in
Height70.0 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.8.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.7 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 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft30.0 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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