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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: $30,463

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $807

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,277

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $970

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Model Year2007200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,370 $28,370 $31,115 $23,055
Base Invoice $24,030 $26,790 $29,361 $21,585
Side curtain airbags 560      
Convenience Group 250      
Heated front seats 300      
Leather seating surfaces 695      
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295 1,295  
Cargo cover 90 90 90  
Satellite radio 195 195 195 430
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 78
Tubular side steps 375     350
Remote start 385 385 385 350
Sunroof 850 850 850  
Roof rack crossbars 115 115 115  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350  
Luxury Package   1,450    
Tubular side steps, bright finish     175  
Trailer Tow Package       350
Grand Touring Package       2,830
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       275
Roof rails       325
AWD       1,750
Side curtain airbags 476      
Convenience Group 213      
Heated front seats 255      
Leather seating surfaces 591      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77 77  
Satellite radio 166 166 166 344
All-weather floor mats 47 47 47 62
Tubular side steps 319     280
Remote start 326 326 326 280
Sunroof 723 723 723  
Roof rack crossbars 97 97 97  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298  
Luxury Package   1,232    
Tubular side steps, bright finish     149  
Trailer Tow Package       305
Grand Touring Package       2,639
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       220
Roof rails       260
AWD       1,632
Options (change) 5,165 4,785 3,510 6,738
Options (change) 4,482 4,158 3,075 6,022
Destination 735 735 735 670
Total Price $31,270 $33,890 $35,360 $30,463
Total Invoice $29,247 $31,683 $33,171 $28,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,288
Model Year2007200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4290, 7290, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18235/70-16
Total Price$31,270$33,890$35,360$30,463
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-1,775-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,270$32,515$33,585$29,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$2,315$0
Total Invoice$29,247$31,683$33,171$28,277
Adjustments for Features0-1,285-1,665-1,318
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,247$30,398$31,506$26,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,151$2,259$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year2007200720072009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist   $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
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$100 
Exterior 
Running boards $350  
Tubular side steps$350  $350
Tubular side steps, bright finish  $500 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$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$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$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
White-letter tires $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,700$4,075$4,475$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$1,775$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,285-1,665-1,318

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20072009
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 XLT

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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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