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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: $30,793

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $6,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,726

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $5,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,470 $31,615 $35,550 $27,165
Base Invoice $26,458 $29,319 $32,901 $25,417
Leather seating surfaces 995      
Convenience Package 595      
Sun and SYNC Package 795      
Sport Package 1,495      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310 1,310  
Satellite radio 195      
Remote start 385 385 385 350
AWD 2,320 2,320 2,320 1,750
Sunroof   850 850  
All-weather floor mats   75 75 78
Convenience Package   995    
255/50R20   1,325 630  
Trailer Tow Package       350
Tubular side steps       350
Leather seating surfaces 846      
Convenience Package 506      
Sun and SYNC Package 675      
Sport Package 1,271      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192 1,192  
Satellite radio 166      
Remote start 327 327 327 280
AWD 2,112 2,112 2,112 1,632
Sunroof   723 723  
All-weather floor mats   64 64 62
Convenience Package   846    
255/50R20   1,127 536  
Trailer Tow Package       305
Tubular side steps       280
Options (change) 8,090 7,260 5,570 2,878
Options (change) 7,095 6,391 4,954 2,559
Destination 815 815 815 750
Total Price $37,375 $39,690 $41,935 $30,793
Total Invoice $34,368 $36,525 $38,670 $28,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,857
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,975
Model Year2009200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8240hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4190, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$37,375$39,690$41,935$30,793
Adjustments for Features-725-1,725-3,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,650$37,965$38,510$30,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,315$1,860$0
Total Invoice$34,368$36,525$38,670$28,726
Adjustments for Features-667-1,587-3,1580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,701$34,938$35,512$28,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,237$1,811$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year2009200920092010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimXLTEddie BauerLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Brake assist   $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Running boards$350$350$350 
Tubular side steps   $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,200$6,200$7,900$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$1,725$3,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-667-1,587-3,1580

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20092010
ModelExplorerTribute
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in103.1 in
Length193.4 in174.9 in
Width73.7 in71.1 in
Height72.8 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,555 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 in53.3 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 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested27539%
Total Not Requested42561%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested42550%
Total Not Requested42550%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested1259%
Total Not Requested120091%

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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