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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: $23,638

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $15,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $13,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTributeTribute
TrimXLTLimitedSportis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $38,100 $41,675 $19,270 $21,925
Base Invoice $30,679 $35,528 $38,862 $18,049 $20,524
Package 202A 2,500        
Trailer Tow Package 570 570 570 350 350
Rear bumper protector 85 85 85    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 78 78
Cargo cover 135 135 135    
Roof rack crossbars 135 135 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Grand Touring Package       2,965 2,965
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200 200
Cargo net       50 50
Universal garage door opener       75 75
Package 202A 2,181        
Trailer Tow Package 497 497 497 280 305
Rear bumper protector 74 74 74    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 66 62 62
Cargo cover 118 118 118    
Roof rack crossbars 118 118 118    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392 1,392    
Grand Touring Package       2,766 2,735
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160 160
Cargo net       40 40
Universal garage door opener       60 60
Options (change) 5,095 2,595 2,595 3,718 3,718
Options (change) 4,446 2,265 2,265 3,368 3,362
Destination 895 895 895 650 650
Total Price $38,890 $41,590 $45,165 $23,638 $26,293
Total Invoice $36,020 $38,688 $42,022 $22,067 $24,536

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,451
Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTributeTribute
TrimXLTLimitedSportis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6153hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$38,890$41,590$45,165$23,638$26,293
Adjustments for Features-5,940-7,705-8,7300-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,950$33,885$36,435$23,638$25,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$3,485$0$1,705
Total Invoice$36,020$38,688$42,022$22,067$24,536
Adjustments for Features-5,502-7,167-8,1220-887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,518$31,521$33,900$22,067$23,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,003$3,382$0$1,582

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20142014201420082008
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerTributeTribute
TrimXLTLimitedSportis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual   $0 
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100   
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125   
Proximity key $250   
Remote start $150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Hill descent control  $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector  $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio $50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100   
Heated second row seats $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,680$10,445$11,470$2,740$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,940$7,705$8,730$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,502-7,167-8,1220-887

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20142008
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,244 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

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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
Ford Explorer Sport

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 i

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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested308078%
Total Not Requested85022%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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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