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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: $34,960

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192018
ModelForesterForesterBolt EV
TrimLimitedTouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $40,905
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Driver Confidence II Package     495
Infotainment Package     485
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Driver Confidence II Package     450
Infotainment Package     441
Options (change) 3,190 245 980
Options (change) 2,656 158 891
Destination 975 975 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,960 $35,515 $35,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,581
Model Year201920192018
ModelForesterForesterBolt EV
TrimLimitedTouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4200hp E
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,960$35,515$35,260
Adjustments for Features-4,845-5,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,115$29,910$35,260
Cost Above Minimum$205$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year201920192018
ModelForesterForesterBolt EV
TrimLimitedTouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane sway warning$25$25 
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
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 
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 map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$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 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Rear camera mirror  $200
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$10,215$10,975$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,845$5,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-503-1790

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Bolt EV

Model Year20192018
ModelForesterBolt EV
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in102.4 in
Length182.1 in164.0 in
Width71.5 in69.5 in
Height67.5 in62.8 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft357.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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, steering-based200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
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
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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