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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: $29,802

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $4,478

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,687

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $4,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelForesterForesterBolt EV
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $40,905
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $39,269
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Options (change) 1,082 714 0
Options (change) 776 500 0
Destination 725 725 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $29,802 $31,434 $34,280
Total Invoice $27,687 $29,309 $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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,854
Model Year201120112018
ModelForesterForesterBolt EV
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4200hp E
TransmissionT4T4A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$29,802$31,434$34,280
Adjustments for Features-965-1,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,837$30,294$34,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$27,687$29,309$32,644
Adjustments for Features-897-1,0630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,790$28,246$32,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,456$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year201120112018
ModelForesterForesterBolt EV
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
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 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $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
Total Value of Features$6,065$6,240$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$1,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-897-1,0630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20112018
ModelForesterBolt EV
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in102.4 in
Length179.5 in164.0 in
Width70.1 in69.5 in
Height65.9 in62.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft357.0 ft3

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