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Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,759

Subaru Tribeca   
Difference: $1,971

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,160

Subaru Tribeca   
Difference: $2,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelTribecaTribecaExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,595 $29,280
Base Invoice $28,311 $30,702 $27,404
Third-row seat 1,000 1,000 875
Class II trailer hitch 628 628  
Rear bumper protector 64 64  
Roof rack 215 215  
All-weather floor mats 85 85 75
Remote start 389 389 385
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293 293  
Satellite radio 445 445  
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
4.6L V8     1,310
AWD     2,320
Third-row seat 745 756 744
Class II trailer hitch 471 471  
Rear bumper protector 42 42  
Roof rack 117 117  
All-weather floor mats 52 52 64
Remote start 253 253 327
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190 190  
Satellite radio 334 334  
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
4.6L V8     1,192
AWD     2,112
Options (change) 3,119 3,119 5,635
Options (change) 2,204 2,215 5,008
Destination 645 645 815
Total Price $33,759 $36,359 $35,730
Total Invoice $31,160 $33,562 $33,227

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,716
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,678
Model Year200820082010
ModelTribecaTribecaExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6160, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$33,759$36,359$35,730
Adjustments for Features-1,745-3,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,014$32,414$35,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$0
Total Invoice$31,160$33,562$33,227
Adjustments for Features-1,611-3,6420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,549$29,920$33,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$371$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082010
ModelTribecaTribecaExplorer
TrimBaseLimitedXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,450$7,650$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$3,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,611-3,6420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
ModelTribecaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in113.7 in
Length191.5 in193.4 in
Width73.9 in73.7 in
Height66.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,140 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 Tribeca

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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