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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: $40,638

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $9,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,469

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $10,194

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Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerTribeca
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $32,595
Base Invoice $40,196 $30,727
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
All-weather floor mats 120 85
Cargo cover 130 149
Roof rack crossbars 140  
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Third-row seat   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   293
Navigation system   2,400
Rear bumper protector   64
Obstacle detection, rear   325
Remote start   389
Class II trailer hitch   628
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,800
Roof rack   215
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
All-weather floor mats 114 52
Cargo cover 124 91
Roof rack crossbars 133  
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,054  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895  
Third-row seat   756
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   190
Navigation system   2,202
Rear bumper protector   42
Obstacle detection, rear   211
Remote start   253
Class II trailer hitch   471
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,662
Roof rack   117
Options (change) 6,800 7,348
Options (change) 6,472 6,047
Destination 995 695
Total Price $49,885 $40,638
Total Invoice $47,663 $37,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,332
Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerTribeca
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12160, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$49,885$40,638
Adjustments for Features-6,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,750$40,638
Total Invoice$47,663$37,469
Adjustments for Features-5,8620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,801$37,469

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerTribeca
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
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$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$12,585$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8620

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerTribeca
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.2 in
Length198.3 in191.5 in
Width78.9 in73.9 in
Height70.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,140 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 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 Tribeca Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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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