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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: $3,504

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,569

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForesterTribeca
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,595
Base Invoice $27,992 $30,702
Rugged Package 887  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 293
Navigation system 1,000 2,400
Universal garage door opener 93  
Cargo net 48 47
All-weather floor mats 69 60
Cargo cover 166 149
Obstacle detection, rear 363 325
Remote start 432 389
Class II trailer hitch 468 628
Rear bumper protector   64
Cargo tray   75
Roof rack   215
Rugged Package 608  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 190
Navigation system 888 2,210
Universal garage door opener 61  
Cargo net 31 30
All-weather floor mats 39 36
Cargo cover 108 91
Obstacle detection, rear 272 211
Remote start 324 253
Class II trailer hitch 351 471
Rear bumper protector   42
Cargo tray   46
Roof rack   117
Options (change) 3,711 4,645
Options (change) 2,802 3,697
Destination 775 645
Total Price $34,381 $37,885
Total Invoice $31,569 $35,044

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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: $3,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,792
Model Year20122008
ModelForesterTribeca
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7160, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17255/55-18
Total Price$34,381$37,885
Adjustments for Features-3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,036$37,885
Total Invoice$31,569$35,044
Adjustments for Features-3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,252$35,044

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20122008
ModelForesterTribeca
Trim2.5 XT TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$5,445$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3170

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20122008
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
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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