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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: $10,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTribecaTribeca
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $32,495 $35,795
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395        
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 60 60
Cargo cover 130 130 130 75 75
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 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 II 375        
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 36 36
Cargo cover 124 124 124 49 49
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 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) 4,475 4,080 2,385 7,335 5,835
Options (change) 4,251 3,876 2,266 6,109 4,583
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 725 725
Total Price $50,975 $54,325 $56,360 $40,555 $42,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,466
Model Year20212021202120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTribecaTribeca
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA10T10T10T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$50,975$54,325$56,360$40,555$42,355
Adjustments for Features-4,095-5,270-9,2850-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,880$49,055$47,075$40,555$41,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$195$0$1,200

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20212021202120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTribecaTribeca
TrimLimitedSTPlatinum3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100  
Active noise reduction  $0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,070$13,245$17,260$7,975$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,095$5,270$9,285$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-442-497-5780-551

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20212011
ModelExplorerTribeca
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in108.2 in
Length198.8 in191.5 in
Width78.9 in73.9 in
Height69.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,141 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft337.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft374.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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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