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Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,685

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $4,116

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,637

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $3,967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelTribecaTribecaEscape
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $26,370
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $24,587
Sunroof 1,500    
Rear bumper protector 65 65  
Remote start 379 379 345
Cargo net 46 46 65
All-weather floor mats 60 60 75
Cargo tray 50 50 90
Cargo cover 75 75  
Class II trailer hitch 681 681  
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360  
Navigation system 2,200 2,200 1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800 1,800  
Roof rack 215 215  
Limited Luxury Package     1,585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     395
3.0L V6     1,195
AWD     1,750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Sunroof 1,304    
Rear bumper protector 43 43  
Remote start 246 246 293
Cargo net 30 30 34
All-weather floor mats 36 36 64
Cargo tray 33 33 77
Cargo cover 49 49  
Class II trailer hitch 511 511  
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234  
Navigation system 1,907 1,913 1,696
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,662 1,434  
Roof rack 117 117  
Limited Luxury Package     1,348
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     336
3.0L V6     1,088
AWD     1,593
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,696
Options (change) 7,431 5,931 9,490
Options (change) 6,172 4,646 8,225
Destination 775 775 825
Total Price $40,801 $42,601 $36,685
Total Invoice $37,604 $39,124 $33,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,086
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,096
Model Year201220122012
ModelTribecaTribecaEscape
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6240hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$40,801$42,601$36,685
Adjustments for Features-2,030-2,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,771$39,971$36,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$37,604$39,124$33,637
Adjustments for Features-1,871-2,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,733$36,709$33,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$976$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220122012
ModelTribecaTribecaEscape
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Safety key  $5
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$7,200$7,800$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,030$2,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,871-2,4150

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122012
ModelTribecaEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in103.1 in
Length191.5 in174.7 in
Width73.9 in71.1 in
Height66.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.3,529 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.6 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 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60058%
Total Not Requested44042%

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