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Subaru Tribeca vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,479

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $1,294

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,929

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelTribecaISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $33,295 $39,720 $60,660
Base Invoice $30,727 $29,966 $35,748 $54,594
Navigation system 2,400 2,465 2,465 2,485
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293      
Obstacle detection, rear 325 500 500 500
Cargo net 47 64 64 64
Rear bumper protector 64 76 76 76
All-weather floor mats 60 109 109 109
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Navigation system 2,207 2,233 2,233 2,251
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190      
Obstacle detection, rear 211 430 430 430
Cargo net 30 39 39 39
Rear bumper protector 42 53 53 53
All-weather floor mats 36 65 65 65
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Options (change) 3,189 3,603 3,603 3,234
Options (change) 2,716 3,088 3,088 2,838
Destination 695 875 875 875
Total Price $36,479 $37,773 $44,198 $64,769
Total Invoice $34,138 $33,929 $39,711 $58,307

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,056
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelTribecaISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$36,479$37,773$44,198$64,769
Adjustments for Features-2,4200-1,650-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,059$37,773$42,548$61,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$23,796
Total Invoice$34,138$33,929$39,711$58,307
Adjustments for Features-2,2650-1,482-2,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,873$33,929$38,229$55,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$21,497

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelTribecaISISIS
TrimLimited250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,100$2,680$4,330$5,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$0$1,650$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2650-1,482-2,881

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092011
ModelTribecaIS
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.2 in107.5 in
Length191.5 in180.1 in
Width73.9 in70.9 in
Height66.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in30.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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