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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: $33,600

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $1,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,209

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $2,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelBolt EVForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,905 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $39,269 $28,051 $30,836
Driver Confidence II Package 495    
Infotainment Package 485    
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400 2,400
Cargo cover   182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198
Driver Confidence II Package 450    
Infotainment Package 441    
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087 2,087
Cargo cover   118 118
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128
Options (change) 980 2,780 2,780
Options (change) 891 2,333 2,333
Destination 875 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $35,260 $33,600 $36,600
Total Invoice $33,535 $31,209 $33,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,266
Model Year201820142014
ModelBolt EVForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp E170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA1CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$35,260$33,600$36,600
Adjustments for Features0-3,165-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,260$30,435$33,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$33,535$31,209$33,994
Adjustments for Features0-2,940-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,535$28,269$30,869
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820142014
ModelBolt EVForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Rear camera mirror$200  
Tachometer $75$75
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,525$8,690$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,165$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,940-3,125

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182014
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.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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 headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested425100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

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