Buick Rainier vs Subaru B9 Tribeca
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
Overview
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Subaru B9 Tribeca5-Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | CXL | 5-Passenger |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2007 | 2007 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Subaru B9 Tribeca5-Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $31,550 | $29,995 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Subaru B9 Tribeca5-Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 16 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 22 gal (best) | 16.9 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Subaru B9 Tribeca5-Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 291 hp (best) | 245 hp |
| Torque | 277 lb-ft (best) | 215 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 4.2 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | I6 | flat 6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Subaru B9 Tribeca5-Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 80.1 cu ft (best) | 74.4 cu ft |
| Towing capacity | 6,700 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 1,133 lbs | 1,475 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,417 lbs | 4,155 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8 in | 8.4 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 113 in (best) | 108.2 in |
| Length | 193.4 in (best) | 189.8 in |
| Width | 75.4 in (best) | 73.9 in |
| Height | 74.5 in (best) | 66.4 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Buick RainierCXL | Subaru B9 Tribeca5-Passenger |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 3 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 5 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Buick Rainier | Subaru B9 Tribeca |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CXL $31,550 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 5-Passenger $29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | CXL $33,570 MSRP | 7-Passenger $31,995 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Limited 5-Passenger $32,495 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Limited 5-Passenger $32,495 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Limited 5-Passenger $34,495 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Limited 7-Passenger $33,495 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Limited 7-Passenger $33,495 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Limited 7-Passenger $34,495 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Limited 7-Passenger $35,495 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Limited 7-Passenger $35,495 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Limited 7-Passenger $37,295 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Limited 7-Passenger $37,295 MSRP |
Buick Rainier vs Subaru B9 Tribeca FAQ
- Which is better: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2007 Buick Rainier vs 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca starts lower at $29,995.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
- The 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (29,995).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
- The 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (18).
- Which has better horsepower: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
- The 2007 Buick Rainier leads on horsepower in this comparison (291).
- Which has better seats: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
- The 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca leads on seats in this comparison (7).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2007 Buick Rainier or 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca?
- The 2007 Buick Rainier leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (6,700).