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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: $40,536

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,209

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,386

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelTribecaTribecaExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,495 $35,795 $37,535
Base Invoice $30,565 $33,611 $34,952
Sunroof 1,500    
All-weather floor mats 60 60 75
Cargo cover 75 75 135
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360  
Navigation system 2,200 2,200 795
Remote start 379 379  
Cargo net 46 46  
Class II trailer hitch 681 681  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800 1,800  
Roof rack 215 215  
Trailer Tow Package     570
Roof rack crossbars     120
AWD     2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,095
Sunroof 1,304    
All-weather floor mats 36 36 64
Cargo cover 49 49 115
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234  
Navigation system 1,907 1,913 676
Remote start 246 246  
Cargo net 30 30  
Class II trailer hitch 511 511  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,662 1,434  
Roof rack 117 117  
Trailer Tow Package     484
Roof rack crossbars     106
AWD     1,820
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,798
Options (change) 7,316 5,816 7,385
Options (change) 6,096 4,570 6,419
Destination 725 725 825
Total Price $40,536 $42,336 $45,745
Total Invoice $37,386 $38,906 $42,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,254
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,084
Model Year201120112011
ModelTribecaTribecaExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$40,536$42,336$45,745
Adjustments for Features0-600-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,536$41,736$42,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$37,386$38,906$42,196
Adjustments for Features0-551-2,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,386$38,355$39,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$969$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112011
ModelTribecaTribecaExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $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 capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Total Value of Features$6,750$7,350$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551-2,726

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011
ModelTribecaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in112.6 in
Length191.5 in197.1 in
Width73.9 in78.9 in
Height66.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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