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Subaru B9 Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru B9 Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,373

Subaru B9 Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $5,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,416

Subaru B9 Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $4,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelB9 TribecaExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,295 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $30,263 $29,319 $32,901
Third-row seat 1,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Class II trailer hitch 575    
Roof rack 210    
All-weather floor mats 85 75 75
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 2,000 2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Convenience Package   995  
Third Row Power Package   1,995  
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Sunroof   850 850
Third-row seat 1,308    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Class II trailer hitch 432    
Roof rack 117    
All-weather floor mats 52 64 64
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,666 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 1,834 2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Convenience Package   846  
Third Row Power Package   1,696  
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 6,453 12,670 8,475
Options (change) 5,528 10,990 7,424
Destination 625 815 815
Total Price $39,373 $45,100 $44,840
Total Invoice $36,416 $41,124 $41,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru B9 Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru B9 Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,927
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,304
Model Year200620092009
ModelB9 TribecaExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,373$45,100$44,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,373$43,560$43,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0
Total Invoice$36,416$41,124$41,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,404-1,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,416$39,720$39,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7

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Features Comparison: Subaru B9 Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620092009
ModelB9 TribecaExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,775$6,315$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,404-1,413

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru B9 Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062009
ModelB9 TribecaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in113.7 in
Length189.8 in193.4 in
Width73.9 in73.7 in
Height66.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,155 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru B9 Tribeca Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%
Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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