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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: $40,146

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,684

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,187

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelTribecaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $30,657 $27,518 $29,578
Sunroof 1,500 850 850
Roof rack 215    
Navigation system 2,200 1,995 1,995
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800 1,295 1,295
Obstacle detection, rear 360 255 255
Class II trailer hitch 681    
Third-row seat   845 845
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Rear HVAC unit   650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Sunroof 1,304 723 723
Roof rack 117    
Navigation system 1,907 1,696 1,696
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,662 1,101 1,101
Obstacle detection, rear 234 217 217
Class II trailer hitch 511    
Third-row seat   718 718
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Rear HVAC unit   553 553
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 6,756 11,985 10,285
Options (change) 5,735 10,326 8,881
Destination 795 645 645
Total Price $40,146 $42,830 $43,445
Total Invoice $37,187 $38,489 $39,104

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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: $2,434
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,077
Model Year201320062006
ModelTribecaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$40,146$42,830$43,445
Adjustments for Features0-250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,146$42,580$43,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$37,187$38,489$39,104
Adjustments for Features0-225-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,187$38,264$38,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320062006
ModelTribecaExplorerExplorer
Trim3.6R LimitedEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
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  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
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  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,700$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-225-225

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132006
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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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