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

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,118

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,162

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,119

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018
ModelForesterForesterBolt EV
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $40,905
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $39,269
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Options (change) 798 981 0
Options (change) 564 683 0
Destination 625 625 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $28,118 $29,501 $34,280
Total Invoice $26,119 $27,424 $32,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,148
Model Year200720072018
ModelForesterForesterBolt EV
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4200hp E
TransmissionA4M5A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$28,118$29,501$34,280
Adjustments for Features-8750-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,243$29,501$31,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,258$0
Total Invoice$26,119$27,424$32,644
Adjustments for Features-8130-2,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,306$27,424$30,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,118$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year200720072018
ModelForesterForesterBolt EV
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Tires, self-sealing  $50
Traction control  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
60 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Regeneration paddles  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
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 
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,500$5,625$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-8130-2,190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterBolt EV
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in102.4 in
Length176.6 in164.0 in
Width68.3 in69.5 in
Height65.0 in62.8 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft357.0 ft3

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