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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: $40,680

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,452

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelExplorerExplorerTribeca
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $34,095
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $31,962
Convenience Package 995    
Third Row Power Package 1,995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 4,000
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 60
Remote start 385 385 379
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Rear bumper protector     65
Roof rack     215
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Class II trailer hitch     681
Convenience Package 846    
Third Row Power Package 1,696    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 3,478
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 36
Remote start 327 327 246
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Rear bumper protector     43
Roof rack     117
Obstacle detection, rear     234
Class II trailer hitch     511
Options (change) 13,055 8,860 5,760
Options (change) 11,317 7,751 4,665
Destination 815 815 825
Total Price $45,485 $45,225 $40,680
Total Invoice $41,451 $41,467 $37,452

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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: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,598
Model Year200920092014
ModelExplorerExplorerTribeca
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
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, 7385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$45,485$45,225$40,680
Adjustments for Features-440-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,045$44,785$40,680
Cost Above Minimum$260$0$0
Total Invoice$41,451$41,467$37,452
Adjustments for Features-401-4030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,050$41,064$37,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$14$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year200920092014
ModelExplorerExplorerTribeca
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.6R Limited
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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
Folding third row seats  $600
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 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,865$5,865$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-401-4030

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20092014
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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