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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: $37,601

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,547

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,991

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelTribecaTribecaISISIS
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Sunroof 1,500        
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360 500 500 500
Cargo net 46 46 64 64 64
Rear bumper protector 65 65 76 76 76
All-weather floor mats 60 60 109 109 109
Navigation system 2,200 2,200 2,465 2,465 2,485
Xenon HID headlights     875    
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Sunroof 1,304        
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234 460 460 460
Cargo net 30 30 39 39 39
Rear bumper protector 43 43 53 53 53
All-weather floor mats 36 36 65 65 65
Navigation system 1,912 1,913 2,277 2,277 2,295
Xenon HID headlights     807    
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Options (change) 4,231 2,731 4,478 3,603 3,234
Options (change) 3,559 2,256 3,969 3,162 2,912
Destination 775 775 875 875 875
Total Price $37,601 $39,401 $39,148 $44,698 $65,409
Total Invoice $34,991 $36,734 $36,274 $41,440 $60,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,567
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,093
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelTribecaTribecaISISIS
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5T5M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$37,601$39,401$39,148$44,698$65,409
Adjustments for Features-3,020-3,6200-1,000-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,581$35,781$39,148$43,698$62,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0$4,550$23,711
Total Invoice$34,991$36,734$36,274$41,440$60,796
Adjustments for Features-2,810-3,3750-927-2,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,181$33,359$36,274$40,513$58,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,178$0$4,239$22,152

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelTribecaTribecaISISIS
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring250350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$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 air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding $350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
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$25   
Compass$0$0   
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$6,250$6,850$3,230$4,230$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,020$3,620$0$1,000$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,810-3,3750-927-2,370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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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