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

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Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,076

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBolt EVForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,905 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $39,269 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Driver Confidence II Package 495      
Infotainment Package 485      
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Driver Confidence II Package 450      
Infotainment Package 441      
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Options (change) 980 3,190 245 245
Options (change) 891 2,656 158 158
Destination 875 915 915 915
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $35,260 $33,500 $34,250 $37,250
Total Invoice $33,535 $31,076 $31,960 $34,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,861
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBolt EVForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp E170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA1CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$35,260$33,500$34,250$37,250
Adjustments for Features0-4,745-5,505-5,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$28,755$28,745$31,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$33,535$31,076$31,960$34,748
Adjustments for Features0-4,402-5,137-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,535$26,674$26,823$29,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$149$2,659

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBolt EVForesterForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Following distance indicator$25   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane sway warning $25$25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Tires, self-sealing$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Wide-view front camera$150   
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Regeneration paddles$100   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Rear camera mirror$200   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,370$10,115$10,875$11,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,745$5,505$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,402-5,137-5,415

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelBolt EVForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length164.0 in180.9 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height62.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,581 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Bolt EV Premier

Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested130030%
Total Not Requested307570%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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