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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: $34,580

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,737

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,379

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Model Year20092013
ModelTribecaForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,727 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 293 185
Navigation system 2,400 1,000
Cargo net 47 48
All-weather floor mats 60 69
Cargo tray 75  
Rear bumper protector 64 78
Cargo cover 149 166
Obstacle detection, rear 325 363
Remote start 389 432
Class II trailer hitch 628 468
Roof rack 215  
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Roof rack crossbars   195
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 190 120
Navigation system 2,207 888
Cargo net 30 31
All-weather floor mats 36 39
Cargo tray 46  
Rear bumper protector 42 51
Cargo cover 91 108
Obstacle detection, rear 211 272
Remote start 253 324
Class II trailer hitch 471 351
Roof rack 117  
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Roof rack crossbars   117
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 4,645 3,790
Options (change) 3,694 2,858
Destination 695 795
Total Price $37,935 $34,580
Total Invoice $35,116 $31,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,696
Model Year20092013
ModelTribecaForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$37,935$34,580
Adjustments for Features0-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,935$34,235
Total Invoice$35,116$31,737
Adjustments for Features0-317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,116$31,420

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelTribecaForester
TrimLimited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$5,100$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-317

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelTribecaForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in103.0 in
Length191.5 in169.5 in
Width73.9 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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