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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: $28,043

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $12,172

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,168

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $11,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimXLTLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $21,925
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $20,524
Trailer Tow Package 570 570 350
All-weather floor mats 75 75 78
Cargo cover 135 135  
Roof rack crossbars 120 120  
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,750
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 205A 2,800    
Grand Touring Package     2,965
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo net     50
Universal garage door opener     75
Trailer Tow Package 484 484 305
All-weather floor mats 64 64 62
Cargo cover 115 115  
Roof rack crossbars 106 106  
AWD 1,820 1,820 1,632
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Package 205A 2,380    
Grand Touring Package     2,735
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 7,295 4,495 5,468
Options (change) 6,325 3,945 4,994
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $40,215 $43,175 $28,043
Total Invoice $37,177 $40,038 $26,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,086
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimXLTLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$40,215$43,175$28,043
Adjustments for Features-5,325-6,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,890$36,285$28,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0
Total Invoice$37,177$40,038$26,168
Adjustments for Features-4,923-6,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,254$33,649$26,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,395$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimXLTLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$10,255$11,820$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,325$6,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,923-6,3890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerTribute
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.1 in
Length197.1 in174.9 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,518 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested177559%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested308078%
Total Not Requested85022%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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