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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: $40,801

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $8,124

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,604

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelTribecaTribecaExplorer
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $41,300
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $39,442
Sunroof 1,500    
All-weather floor mats 60 60 75
Rear bumper protector 65 65 75
Cargo tray 50 50 100
Cargo cover 75 75 130
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360  
Navigation system 2,200 2,200  
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 - Class III     570
Roof rack crossbars     140
AWD     2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,995
Sunroof 1,304    
All-weather floor mats 36 36 71
Rear bumper protector 43 43 71
Cargo tray 33 33 95
Cargo cover 49 49 124
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234  
Navigation system 1,907 1,913  
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 - Class III     542
Roof rack crossbars     133
AWD     1,910
Panoramic sunroof     1,515
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,895
Options (change) 7,431 5,931 6,680
Options (change) 6,172 4,646 6,356
Destination 775 775 945
Total Price $40,801 $42,601 $48,925
Total Invoice $37,604 $39,124 $46,743

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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: $2,129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,411
Model Year201220122016
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 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/50-20
Total Price$40,801$42,601$48,925
Adjustments for Features0-600-5,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,801$42,001$42,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$37,604$39,124$46,743
Adjustments for Features0-551-5,728
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,604$38,573$41,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$969$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122016
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
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
Wide-view front camera  $150
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 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
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
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 capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$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
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,700$7,300$12,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551-5,728

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122016
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
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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