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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: $40,439

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $2,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,305

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $1,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTribeca
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $32,595
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $30,702
Luxury Package 1,290    
Third-row seat 875 375 1,000
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 85
Obstacle detection, rear 295   325
Remote start 385 385 389
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,800
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,400
Audiophile Package 510    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     293
Rear bumper protector     64
Class II trailer hitch     628
Roof rack     215
Luxury Package 1,097    
Third-row seat 744 319 756
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 52
Obstacle detection, rear 251   211
Remote start 326 326 253
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,661
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,205
Audiophile Package 433    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     190
Rear bumper protector     42
Class II trailer hitch     471
Roof rack     117
Options (change) 13,025 9,330 7,199
Options (change) 11,289 8,150 5,958
Destination 785 785 645
Total Price $43,055 $42,510 $40,439
Total Invoice $39,347 $39,113 $37,305

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,821
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,578
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTribeca
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7160, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$43,055$42,510$40,439
Adjustments for Features-250-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,805$42,260$40,439
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0
Total Invoice$39,347$39,113$37,305
Adjustments for Features-228-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,119$38,883$37,305
Cost Above Minimum$236$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerTribeca
TrimEddie BauerLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$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
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,750$4,750$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-228-2300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,706 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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