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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: $40,555

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,399

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $10,264

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Model Year201820112011
ModelExplorerTribecaTribeca
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $32,495 $35,795
Base Invoice $40,196 $30,565 $33,611
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570    
All-weather floor mats 120 60 60
Cargo cover 130 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 140    
3.5L V6 0    
AWD 2,150    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Sunroof   1,500  
Rear bumper protector   65 65
Obstacle detection, rear   360 360
Remote start   379 379
Class II trailer hitch   681 681
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,800 1,800
Navigation system   2,200 2,200
Roof rack   215 215
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542    
All-weather floor mats 114 36 36
Cargo cover 124 49 49
Roof rack crossbars 133    
3.5L V6 0    
AWD 2,054    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895    
Sunroof   1,304  
Rear bumper protector   43 43
Obstacle detection, rear   234 234
Remote start   246 246
Class II trailer hitch   511 511
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,662 1,434
Navigation system   1,907 1,913
Roof rack   117 117
Options (change) 6,800 7,335 5,835
Options (change) 6,472 6,109 4,583
Destination 995 725 725
Total Price $49,885 $40,555 $42,355
Total Invoice $47,663 $37,399 $38,919

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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: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,498
Model Year201820112011
ModelExplorerTribecaTribeca
TrimLimited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 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$49,885$40,555$42,355
Adjustments for Features-6,0350-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,850$40,555$41,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$47,663$37,399$38,919
Adjustments for Features-5,7660-551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,897$37,399$38,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$969

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year201820112011
ModelExplorerTribecaTribeca
TrimLimited3.6R 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 
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$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
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  
Wide-view front camera$150  
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
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  
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  
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$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  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$12,735$6,700$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,035$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7660-551

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20182011
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 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
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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