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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: $40,450

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,320

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,793

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelExplorerExplorerTribecaTribeca
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $32,495 $35,795
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $30,565 $33,611
Luxury Package 1,290      
Third-row seat 875 375    
Rear HVAC unit 695 285    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 60 60
Obstacle detection, rear 295   360 360
Remote start 385 385 379 379
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295 1,800 1,800
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,200 2,200
Audiophile Package 510      
Roof rack crossbars 115 115    
AWD 2,320 2,325    
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Sunroof     1,500  
Roof rack     215 215
Class II trailer hitch     681 681
Rear bumper protector     65 65
Luxury Package 1,097      
Third-row seat 744 319    
Rear HVAC unit 591 243    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 36 36
Obstacle detection, rear 251   234 234
Remote start 326 326 246 246
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101 1,662 1,434
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,907 1,913
Audiophile Package 433      
Roof rack crossbars 97 97    
AWD 2,111 2,117    
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Sunroof     1,304  
Roof rack     117 117
Class II trailer hitch     511 511
Rear bumper protector     43 43
Options (change) 13,025 9,330 7,260 5,760
Options (change) 11,289 8,150 6,060 4,534
Destination 785 785 695 695
Total Price $43,055 $42,510 $40,450 $42,250
Total Invoice $39,347 $39,113 $37,320 $38,840

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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: $1,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,655
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelExplorerExplorerTribecaTribeca
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA6A6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$43,055$42,510$40,450$42,250
Adjustments for Features-150-1500-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,905$42,360$40,450$41,650
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$39,347$39,113$37,320$38,840
Adjustments for Features-137-1380-552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,210$38,975$37,320$38,288
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0$968

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year2008200820102010
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
AWD$1700$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$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
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 
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$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,650$4,500$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$150$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-137-1380-552

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20082010
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 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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