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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: $4,421

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,737

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelTribecaTribecaForester
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $28,084
Sunroof 1,500    
Cargo net 46 46 48
All-weather floor mats 60 60 69
Cargo tray 50 50  
Rear bumper protector 65 65 78
Cargo cover 75 75 166
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360 363
Remote start 379 379 432
Class II trailer hitch 681 681 468
Navigation system 2,200 2,200 1,000
Roof rack 215 215  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Bodyside moldings     240
Universal garage door opener     93
Roof rack crossbars     195
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Sunroof 1,304    
Cargo net 30 30 31
All-weather floor mats 36 36 39
Cargo tray 33 33  
Rear bumper protector 43 43 51
Cargo cover 49 49 108
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234 272
Remote start 246 246 324
Class II trailer hitch 511 511 351
Navigation system 1,912 1,913 888
Roof rack 117 117  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Bodyside moldings     156
Universal garage door opener     61
Roof rack crossbars     117
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Options (change) 5,631 4,131 3,790
Options (change) 4,515 3,212 2,858
Destination 775 775 795
Total Price $39,001 $40,801 $34,580
Total Invoice $35,947 $37,690 $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: $3,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,376
Model Year201220122013
ModelTribecaTribecaForester
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,001$40,801$34,580
Adjustments for Features-905-1,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,096$39,296$34,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$35,947$37,690$31,737
Adjustments for Features-834-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,113$36,300$31,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,187$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122013
ModelTribecaTribecaForester
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$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$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$6,250$6,850$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$1,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-834-1,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
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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