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Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,305

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $26,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,588

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $24,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTribecaTribecaE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $57,150 $91,500
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $53,150 $85,095
Sunroof 1,500      
Cargo cover 75 75    
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360    
Navigation system 2,200 2,200    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,800 1,800    
Premium 1 Package     3,500 2,120
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,910 1,910
Premium 2 Package       2,000
Sunroof 1,304      
Cargo cover 49 49    
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234    
Navigation system 1,907 1,913    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,662 1,434    
Premium 1 Package     3,255 1,972
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,776 1,776
Premium 2 Package       1,860
Options (change) 5,935 4,435 7,750 6,030
Options (change) 5,156 3,630 7,207 5,608
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $39,305 $41,105 $65,775 $98,405
Total Invoice $36,588 $38,108 $61,232 $91,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,679
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTribecaTribecaE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine256hp H6256hp H6302hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18245/45-17255/35-19
Total Price$39,305$41,105$65,775$98,405
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,185-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,305$40,505$62,590$93,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0$30,955
Total Invoice$36,588$38,108$61,232$91,578
Adjustments for Features0-556-2,965-4,523
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,588$37,552$58,267$87,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$964$0$28,788

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTribecaTribecaE-ClassE-Class
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringE350E63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim  $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  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Rear-facing third row seats  $0$0
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,775$7,375$9,960$11,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,185$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-556-2,965-4,523

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20122012
ModelTribecaE-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.2 in113.2 in
Length191.5 in192.7 in
Width73.9 in73.0 in
Height66.4 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.0 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 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft357.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested101550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested86559%

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