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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: $40,489

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $2,021

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,378

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $1,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelTribecaExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $30,727 $27,273 $30,178
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293    
Third-row seat 1,000 875 375
Class II trailer hitch 628    
Rear bumper protector 64    
All-weather floor mats 85 55 55
Remote start 389 385 385
Obstacle detection, rear 325 295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800 1,295 1,295
Navigation system 2,400 1,995 1,995
Roof rack 215    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
Audiophile Package   510  
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190    
Third-row seat 756 744 319
Class II trailer hitch 471    
Rear bumper protector 42    
All-weather floor mats 52 47 47
Remote start 253 326 326
Obstacle detection, rear 211 251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,662 1,101 1,101
Navigation system 2,202 1,696 1,696
Roof rack 117    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
Audiophile Package   433  
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 7,199 13,025 9,330
Options (change) 5,956 11,289 8,150
Destination 695 785 785
Total Price $40,489 $43,055 $42,510
Total Invoice $37,378 $39,347 $39,113

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,505
Model Year200920082008
ModelTribecaExplorerExplorer
TrimLimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 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$40,489$43,055$42,510
Adjustments for Features0-250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,489$42,805$42,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$37,378$39,347$39,113
Adjustments for Features0-228-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,378$39,119$38,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$236$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
ModelTribecaExplorerExplorer
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,500$4,750$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-228-230

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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 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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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