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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: $4,927

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,760

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterTribeca
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $32,595
Base Invoice $26,116 $30,657
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
Universal garage door opener 87  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 46
Cargo tray 75 50
All-weather floor mats 55 60
Rear bumper protector 72 65
Class II trailer hitch 299 681
Sunroof   1,500
Roof rack   215
Cargo cover   75
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
Universal garage door opener 56  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 30
Cargo tray 46 33
All-weather floor mats 33 36
Rear bumper protector 47 43
Class II trailer hitch 195 511
Sunroof   1,304
Roof rack   117
Cargo cover   49
Options (change) 2,615 2,692
Options (change) 1,999 2,123
Destination 645 795
Total Price $31,155 $36,082
Total Invoice $28,760 $33,575

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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: $2,022
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,112
Model Year20082013
ModelForesterTribeca
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$31,155$36,082
Adjustments for Features0-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,155$33,177
Total Invoice$28,760$33,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,760$30,872

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterTribeca
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,595$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,703

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Tribeca features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20082013
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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Tribeca specs.

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%

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