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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: $40,222

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,838

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,183

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320112011
ModelExplorerTribecaTribeca
TrimSport3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $32,495 $35,795
Base Invoice $38,027 $30,565 $33,611
Trailer Tow Package 570    
All-weather floor mats 75 60 60
Rear bumper protector 85 65 65
Cargo cover 135 75 75
Navigation system 795 2,200 2,200
Roof rack crossbars 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Sunroof   1,500  
Cargo net   46 46
Obstacle detection, rear   360 360
Class II trailer hitch   681 681
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,800 1,800
Roof rack   215 215
Trailer Tow Package 497    
All-weather floor mats 66 36 36
Rear bumper protector 74 43 43
Cargo cover 118 49 49
Navigation system 694 1,907 1,913
Roof rack crossbars 118    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741    
Sunroof   1,304  
Cargo net   30 30
Obstacle detection, rear   234 234
Class II trailer hitch   511 511
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,662 1,434
Roof rack   117 117
Options (change) 5,385 7,002 5,502
Options (change) 4,700 5,893 4,367
Destination 895 725 725
Total Price $47,060 $40,222 $42,022
Total Invoice $43,622 $37,183 $38,703

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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: $4,558
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,326
Model Year201320112011
ModelExplorerTribecaTribeca
TrimSport3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$47,060$40,222$42,022
Adjustments for Features-2,2800-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,780$40,222$41,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$43,622$37,183$38,703
Adjustments for Features-2,1130-553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,509$37,183$38,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$967

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year201320112011
ModelExplorerTribecaTribeca
TrimSport3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,930$7,650$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1130-553

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20132011
ModelExplorerTribeca
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.2 in
Length197.1 in191.5 in
Width78.9 in73.9 in
Height70.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,140 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft337.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft374.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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