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Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,885

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $1,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,044

Subaru Tribeca Limited   
Difference: $897

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Model Year20082018
ModelTribecaForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $36,090
Base Invoice $30,702 $33,675
Navigation system 2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293 245
Cargo net 47 68
Cargo tray 75  
All-weather floor mats 60 81
Rear bumper protector 64 98
Cargo cover 149  
Remote start 389 455
Class II trailer hitch 628 619
Obstacle detection, rear 325  
Roof rack 215  
Door sill trim plates   53
Universal garage door opener   120
Roof rack crossbars   181
Navigation system 2,210  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190 158
Cargo net 30 44
Cargo tray 46  
All-weather floor mats 36 52
Rear bumper protector 42 63
Cargo cover 91  
Remote start 253 341
Class II trailer hitch 471 464
Obstacle detection, rear 211  
Roof rack 117  
Door sill trim plates   34
Universal garage door opener   78
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 4,645 1,920
Options (change) 3,697 1,351
Destination 645 915
Total Price $37,885 $38,925
Total Invoice $35,044 $35,941

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,029
Model Year20082018
ModelTribecaForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$37,885$38,925
Adjustments for Features0-5,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,885$33,590
Total Invoice$35,044$35,941
Adjustments for Features0-4,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,044$31,015

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelTribecaForester
TrimLimited2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,700$10,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,926

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelTribecaForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in103.9 in
Length191.5 in180.9 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height66.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in38.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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