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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: $40,735

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $8,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,529

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $8,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerTribeca
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $32,595
Base Invoice $40,191 $30,727
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 85
Rear bumper protector 75 64
Cargo tray 100 50
Cargo cover 130 149
Navigation system 795 2,400
Roof rack crossbars 140  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Third-row seat   1,000
Cargo net   47
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   293
Obstacle detection, rear   325
Remote start   389
Class II trailer hitch   628
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,800
Roof rack   215
Trailer Tow Package 497  
All-weather floor mats 66 52
Rear bumper protector 66 42
Cargo tray 87 30
Cargo cover 114 91
Navigation system 694 2,202
Roof rack crossbars 122  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741  
Third-row seat   756
Cargo net   30
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   190
Obstacle detection, rear   211
Remote start   253
Class II trailer hitch   471
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,662
Roof rack   117
Options (change) 5,475 7,445
Options (change) 4,779 6,107
Destination 895 695
Total Price $49,470 $40,735
Total Invoice $45,865 $37,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,129
Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerTribeca
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12160, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$49,470$40,735
Adjustments for Features-2,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,090$40,735
Total Invoice$45,865$37,529
Adjustments for Features-2,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,658$37,529

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20152009
ModelExplorerTribeca
TrimSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $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
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $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
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,780$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2070

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20152009
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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