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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: $34,381

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,569

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelTribecaForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,595 $29,895
Base Invoice $30,657 $27,992
Sunroof 1,500  
Cargo net 46 48
All-weather floor mats 60 69
Cargo tray 50  
Rear bumper protector 65  
Cargo cover 75 166
Obstacle detection, rear 360 363
Remote start 379 432
Class II trailer hitch 681 468
Navigation system 2,200 1,000
Roof rack 215  
Rugged Package   887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Sunroof 1,304  
Cargo net 30 31
All-weather floor mats 36 39
Cargo tray 33  
Rear bumper protector 43  
Cargo cover 49 108
Obstacle detection, rear 234 272
Remote start 246 324
Class II trailer hitch 511 351
Navigation system 1,912 888
Roof rack 117  
Rugged Package   608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 5,631 3,711
Options (change) 4,515 2,802
Destination 795 775
Total Price $39,021 $34,381
Total Invoice $35,967 $31,569

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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: $3,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,564
Model Year20132012
ModelTribecaForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17
Total Price$39,021$34,381
Adjustments for Features-9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,116$34,381
Total Invoice$35,967$31,569
Adjustments for Features-8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,133$31,569

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
ModelTribecaForester
Trim3.6R Limited2.5 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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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
Folding third row seats$600 
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$6,250$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132012
ModelTribecaForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.2 in103.0 in
Length191.5 in179.5 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Tribeca vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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