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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: $31,155

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,760

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
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 $26,116
Sunroof 1,500    
Cargo cover 75 75  
Cargo net 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 60 60 55
Rear bumper protector 65 65 72
Cargo tray 50 50 75
Class II trailer hitch 681 681 299
Roof rack 215 215  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
Sunroof 1,304    
Cargo cover 49 49  
Cargo net 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 36 36 33
Rear bumper protector 43 43 47
Cargo tray 33 33 46
Class II trailer hitch 511 511 195
Roof rack 117 117  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 2,692 1,192 2,615
Options (change) 2,123 819 1,999
Destination 725 725 645
Total Price $35,912 $37,712 $31,155
Total Invoice $33,413 $35,155 $28,760

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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: $1,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,950
Model Year201120112008
ModelTribecaTribecaForester
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,912$37,712$31,155
Adjustments for Features-2,905-3,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,007$34,207$31,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$33,413$35,155$28,760
Adjustments for Features-2,703-3,2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,710$31,888$28,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,178$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112008
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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$7,500$8,100$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$3,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,703-3,2670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
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%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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