Chevrolet Bolt EV Chevrolet Bolt EV 2017 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2020
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,517

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $4,743

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020
ModelBolt EVForester
TrimPremierPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $40,905 $27,395
Driver Confidence II Package 495  
Infotainment Package 485  
Eyesight Package   1,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Cargo cover   172
Driver Confidence II Package 450  
Infotainment Package 441  
Eyesight Package   1,412
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Cargo cover   111
Options (change) 980 2,112
Options (change) 891 1,681
Destination 875 1,010
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $35,260 $30,517

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Chevrolet Bolt EV dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,998
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,866
Model Year20172020
ModelBolt EVForester
TrimPremierPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp E182hp H4
TransmissionA1CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)128/110 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$35,260$30,517
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$30,262

Return to top

Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172020
ModelBolt EVForester
TrimPremierPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, self-sealing$50 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Regeneration paddles$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Rear camera mirror$200 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,995$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-22

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172020
ModelBolt EVForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in105.1 in
Length164.0 in182.1 in
Width69.5 in71.5 in
Height62.8 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.9 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.0 ft376.1 ft3

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested137562%
Total Not Requested85038%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Chevrolet models.