2009 Subaru Tribeca

2009 Subaru Tribeca Price Range: $29,995 - $33,595

Utility
The Tribeca will quite certainly prove more practical than the typical SUV for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The average SUV is a better choice than the Tribeca in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you often need to carry a lot of stuff or big pets. Towing is substantially more the average SUV's forte than it is the Subaru Tribeca's.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average SUV than the Subaru Tribeca because of its larger tank. The typical SUV and the Subaru Tribeca compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Tribeca than with the average SUV.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Tribeca is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the average SUV. In terms of gas mileage, the typical SUV is a bit better than the Subaru Tribeca, but not by much. The average SUV won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Tribeca. When it comes to MSRP, the Subaru Tribeca costs significantly less than the average SUV.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Subaru Tribeca and the average SUV most definitely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Subaru Tribeca and the average SUV have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the average SUV. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the average SUV isn't much more powerful than the Subaru Tribeca.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the average SUV's front cabin compared to the Subaru Tribeca. The typical SUV provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Subaru Tribeca does.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Tribeca isn't quite as generous as the average SUV's.