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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru B9 Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Subaru B9 Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,484

Subaru B9 Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $5,386

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,488

Subaru B9 Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $6,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerB9 Tribeca
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $32,295
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $30,263
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570  
Package 202A 3,225    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Navigation system 795   2,000
Cargo cover 130 130 64
All-weather floor mats 75 75 85
Third-row seat     1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo net     47
Class II trailer hitch     575
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,800
Roof rack     210
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542  
Package 202A 3,064    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515  
AWD 1,910 1,910  
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Navigation system 755   1,834
Cargo cover 124 124 42
All-weather floor mats 71 71 52
Third-row seat     1,308
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Cargo net     30
Class II trailer hitch     432
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,666
Roof rack     117
Options (change) 10,525 6,505 6,564
Options (change) 10,009 6,190 5,600
Destination 945 945 625
Total Price $44,870 $48,750 $39,484
Total Invoice $42,851 $46,577 $36,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru B9 Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru B9 Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,085
Model Year201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerB9 Tribeca
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12160, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$44,870$48,750$39,484
Adjustments for Features-4,480-7,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,390$41,555$39,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,165$0
Total Invoice$42,851$46,577$36,488
Adjustments for Features-4,278-6,8740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,573$39,703$36,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,130$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru B9 Tribeca

Model Year201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerB9 Tribeca
TrimXLTLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist$50$50 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,120$13,835$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$7,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,278-6,8740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru B9 Tribeca

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerB9 Tribeca
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.2 in
Length198.3 in189.8 in
Width78.9 in73.9 in
Height70.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,155 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft337.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft374.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested167561%
Total Not Requested105039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru B9 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%
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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