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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: $34,381

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,569

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterTribecaTribeca
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $27,992 $30,657 $33,703
Rugged Package 887    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Navigation system 1,000 2,200 2,200
Universal garage door opener 93    
Cargo net 48 46 46
All-weather floor mats 69 60 60
Cargo cover 166 75 75
Obstacle detection, rear 363 360 360
Remote start 432 379 379
Class II trailer hitch 468 681 681
Sunroof   1,500  
Cargo tray   50 50
Rear bumper protector   65 65
Roof rack   215 215
Rugged Package 608    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Navigation system 888 1,912 1,913
Universal garage door opener 61    
Cargo net 31 30 30
All-weather floor mats 39 36 36
Cargo cover 108 49 49
Obstacle detection, rear 272 234 234
Remote start 324 246 246
Class II trailer hitch 351 511 511
Sunroof   1,304  
Cargo tray   33 33
Rear bumper protector   43 43
Roof rack   117 117
Options (change) 3,711 5,631 4,131
Options (change) 2,802 4,515 3,212
Destination 775 775 775
Total Price $34,381 $39,001 $40,801
Total Invoice $31,569 $35,947 $37,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,544
Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterTribecaTribeca
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$34,381$39,001$40,801
Adjustments for Features0-905-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,381$38,096$39,296
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$31,569$35,947$37,690
Adjustments for Features0-834-1,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,569$35,113$36,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,187

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterTribecaTribeca
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Total Value of Features$5,345$6,250$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$905$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-834-1,390

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterTribeca
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in108.2 in
Length179.5 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in73.9 in
Height65.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,140 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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		33.5 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.537.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft374.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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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