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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,605

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $6,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,591

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $4,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $23,055
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $21,585
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Sunroof 850 850  
Roof rack crossbars 60 60  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   150  
Trailer Tow Package     350
Grand Touring Package     2,830
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
Roof rails     325
Tubular side steps     350
AWD     1,750
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Sunroof 723 723  
Roof rack crossbars 51 51  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   128  
Trailer Tow Package     305
Grand Touring Package     2,639
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     220
Roof rails     260
Tubular side steps     280
AWD     1,632
Options (change) 4,800 3,250 5,880
Options (change) 4,129 2,812 5,336
Destination 645 645 670
Total Price $35,645 $36,410 $29,605
Total Invoice $32,292 $33,035 $27,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,720
Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/70-16
Total Price$35,645$36,410$29,605
Adjustments for Features0-150-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,645$36,260$29,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,292$33,035$27,591
Adjustments for Features0-136-19
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,292$32,899$27,572
Cost Above Minimum$0$607$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year200620062009
ModelExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist  $50
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Running boards$350  
Tubular side steps  $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish $500 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,600$3,750$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-136-19

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerTribute
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.1 in
Length193.4 in174.9 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height72.8 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,567 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested325083%
Total Not Requested67517%

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