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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: $40,638

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $9,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,469

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $10,194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelTribecaExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $42,090
Base Invoice $30,727 $40,196
Third-row seat 1,000  
Navigation system 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293  
Rear bumper protector 64  
All-weather floor mats 85 120
Cargo cover 149 130
Obstacle detection, rear 325  
Remote start 389  
Class II trailer hitch 628  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800  
Roof rack 215  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Roof rack crossbars   140
3.5L V6   0
AWD   2,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Third-row seat 756  
Navigation system 2,202  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190  
Rear bumper protector 42  
All-weather floor mats 52 114
Cargo cover 91 124
Obstacle detection, rear 211  
Remote start 253  
Class II trailer hitch 471  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,662  
Roof rack 117  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Roof rack crossbars   133
3.5L V6   0
AWD   2,054
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 7,348 6,800
Options (change) 6,047 6,472
Destination 695 995
Total Price $40,638 $49,885
Total Invoice $37,469 $47,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,332
Model Year20092018
ModelTribecaExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$40,638$49,885
Adjustments for Features0-6,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,638$43,750
Total Invoice$37,469$47,663
Adjustments for Features0-5,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,469$41,801

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelTribecaExplorer
TrimLimitedLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$6,450$12,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,862

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelTribecaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in112.6 in
Length191.5 in198.3 in
Width73.9 in78.9 in
Height66.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft381.7 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 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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