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Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,305

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $27,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,588

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $24,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelTribecaTribecaX5
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringxDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $56,200
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $51,885
Sunroof 1,500    
Cargo cover 75 75  
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360  
Navigation system 2,200 2,200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800 1,800  
Third-row seat     1,700
Technology Package     2,600
Premium Package     2,200
Heated front seats     500
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Sunroof 1,304    
Cargo cover 49 49  
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234  
Navigation system 1,907 1,913  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,662 1,434  
Third-row seat     1,545
Technology Package     2,365
Premium Package     2,000
Heated front seats     455
Entertainment system, console-mounted     1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 5,935 4,435 9,295
Options (change) 5,156 3,630 8,450
Destination 775 775 825
Total Price $39,305 $41,105 $66,320
Total Invoice $36,588 $38,108 $61,160

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,188
Model Year201220122009
ModelTribecaTribecaX5
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringxDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6350hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$39,305$41,105$66,320
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,305$40,505$62,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$36,588$38,108$61,160
Adjustments for Features0-556-3,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,588$37,552$57,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$964$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X5

Model Year201220122009
ModelTribecaTribecaX5
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringxDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Total Value of Features$6,700$7,300$10,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-556-3,384

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122009
ModelTribecaX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in115.5 in
Length191.5 in191.1 in
Width73.9 in76.1 in
Height66.4 in69.5 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.5,335 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested75058%
Total Not Requested55042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested105079%
Total Not Requested27521%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested50031%
Total Not Requested109069%

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