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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: $31,326

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $2,954

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,241

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $3,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelBolt EVForesterForester
TrimPremier2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,905 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $39,269 $28,144 $30,927
Cargo cover   182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Cargo cover   118 118
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Options (change) 0 381 381
Options (change) 0 247 247
Destination 875 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $34,280 $31,326 $34,326
Total Invoice $32,644 $29,241 $32,024

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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: $4,969
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,284
Model Year201820152015
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)?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,280$31,326$34,326
Adjustments for Features0-2,015-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,280$29,311$32,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$32,644$29,241$32,024
Adjustments for Features0-1,881-2,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,644$27,360$29,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820152015
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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
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  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$5,100$7,115$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,015$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,881-2,066

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Bolt EV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182015
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
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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