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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,865

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,912

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerTribecaTribeca
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $30,657 $33,703
Third-row seat 845 375    
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Rear HVAC unit 675 285    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 60 60
Obstacle detection, rear 255   360 360
Remote start 385 385 379 379
Satellite radio 195 195    
Sunroof 850 850 1,500  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,800 1,800
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,200 2,200
Roof rack crossbars 115 115    
Roof rack     215 215
Class II trailer hitch     681 681
Third-row seat 718 319    
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Rear HVAC unit 574 243    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 36 36
Obstacle detection, rear 217   234 234
Remote start 326 326 246 246
Satellite radio 166 166    
Sunroof 723 723 1,304  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,662 1,434
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,907 1,913
Roof rack crossbars 97 97    
Roof rack     117 117
Class II trailer hitch     511 511
Options (change) 9,760 7,195 7,195 5,695
Options (change) 8,387 6,208 6,017 4,491
Destination 735 735 775 775
Total Price $38,865 $39,045 $40,565 $42,365
Total Invoice $35,912 $36,304 $37,449 $38,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerTribecaTribeca
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$38,865$39,045$40,565$42,365
Adjustments for Features00-1,775-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,865$39,045$38,790$39,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0$1,200
Total Invoice$35,912$36,304$37,449$38,969
Adjustments for Features00-1,639-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,912$36,304$35,810$36,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$392$0$974

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerTribecaTribeca
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$2,425$2,425$4,200$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,775$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,639-2,185

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerTribeca
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in108.2 in
Length193.4 in191.5 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height72.8 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,140 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft337.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft374.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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