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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,155

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,907

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,760

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelForesterTribecaTribeca
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $26,116 $30,657 $33,703
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler 353    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Cargo net 46 46 46
Cargo tray 75 50 50
All-weather floor mats 55 60 60
Rear bumper protector 72 65 65
Satellite radio 445    
Class II trailer hitch 299 681 681
Sunroof   1,500  
Roof rack   215 215
Cargo cover   75 75
4-speed automatic 909    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler 230    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Cargo net 30 30 30
Cargo tray 46 33 33
All-weather floor mats 33 36 36
Rear bumper protector 47 43 43
Satellite radio 334    
Class II trailer hitch 195 511 511
Sunroof   1,304  
Roof rack   117 117
Cargo cover   49 49
Options (change) 2,615 2,692 1,192
Options (change) 1,999 2,123 819
Destination 645 775 775
Total Price $31,155 $36,062 $37,862
Total Invoice $28,760 $33,555 $35,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,002
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,092
Model Year200820122012
ModelForesterTribecaTribeca
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$31,155$36,062$37,862
Adjustments for Features0-2,905-3,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,155$33,157$34,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$28,760$33,555$35,297
Adjustments for Features0-2,703-3,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,760$30,852$32,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,177

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year200820122012
ModelForesterTribecaTribeca
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,595$7,500$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,703-3,268

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterTribeca
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in108.2 in
Length176.6 in191.5 in
Width68.3 in73.9 in
Height65.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,140 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.037.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft374.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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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