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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: $33,396

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,864

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelForesterForesterForesterBolt EV
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $40,905
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $39,269
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945 1,595    
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Driver Confidence II Package       495
Infotainment Package       485
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498 1,366    
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Driver Confidence II Package       450
Infotainment Package       441
Options (change) 3,326 1,976 381 980
Options (change) 2,745 1,613 247 891
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,396 $34,146 $35,551 $35,260
Total Invoice $30,941 $31,731 $33,150 $33,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,990
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelForesterForesterForesterBolt EV
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4200hp E
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$33,396$34,146$35,551$35,260
Adjustments for Features-4,745-5,505-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,651$28,641$32,521$35,260
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$3,880$0
Total Invoice$30,941$31,731$33,150$33,535
Adjustments for Features-4,396-5,116-2,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,545$26,615$30,325$33,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$3,780$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelForesterForesterForesterBolt EV
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 $200
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning$200$200 $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 $200
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$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
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  
Navigation system$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  
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 
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$11,215$11,975$9,500$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,745$5,505$3,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,396-5,116-2,8250

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20172018
ModelForesterBolt EV
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length180.9 in164.0 in
Width70.7 in69.5 in
Height66.4 in62.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft357.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested110041%
Total Not Requested157559%

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%

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