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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: $30,339

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,428

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,018

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102006
ModelTribecaTribecaForester
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,495 $35,795 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,565 $33,611 $26,005
Roof rack 215 215  
Cargo cover 75 75  
Cargo net 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 60 60 55
Class II trailer hitch 681 681 295
Sunroof 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Rear spoiler     353
4-speed automatic     800
Roof rack 117 117  
Cargo cover 49 49  
Cargo net 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 36 36 33
Class II trailer hitch 511 511 192
Sunroof 1,304    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Rear spoiler     230
4-speed automatic     728
Options (change) 2,577 1,077 1,819
Options (change) 2,047 743 1,388
Destination 695 695 625
Total Price $35,767 $37,567 $30,339
Total Invoice $33,307 $35,049 $28,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,839
Model Year201020102006
ModelTribecaTribecaForester
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6230hp H4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$35,767$37,567$30,339
Adjustments for Features-3,705-4,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,062$33,262$30,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$33,307$35,049$28,018
Adjustments for Features-3,450-4,0160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,857$31,033$28,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,176$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020102006
ModelTribecaTribecaForester
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,075$8,675$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,705$4,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,450-4,0160

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelTribecaForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in99.4 in
Length191.5 in176.6 in
Width73.9 in68.3 in
Height66.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,140 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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