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Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $1,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelTribecaTribecai3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $42,400
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $39,690
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360  
Cargo cover 75 75  
Navigation system 2,200 2,200  
Sunroof 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234  
Cargo cover 49 49  
Navigation system 1,912 1,913  
Sunroof 1,304    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 4,135 2,635 550
Options (change) 3,499 2,196 500
Destination 775 775 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $37,505 $39,305 $36,445
Total Invoice $34,931 $36,674 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,085
Model Year201220122015
ModelTribecaTribecai3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6256hp H6168hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18155/70-19
Total Price$37,505$39,305$36,445
Adjustments for Features-4,650-5,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,855$34,055$36,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$34,931$36,674$33,685
Adjustments for Features-4,331-4,8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,600$31,775$33,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,175$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW i3

Model Year201220122015
ModelTribecaTribecai3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,825$10,425$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,650$5,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,331-4,8990

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
ModelTribecai3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.2 in101.2 in
Length191.5 in157.4 in
Width73.9 in69.9 in
Height66.4 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in0.0 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 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft311.8 ft3

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