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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: $30,533

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $19,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,333

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $19,186

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Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimSportPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $23,055
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $21,585
Cargo cover 130 130  
Cargo mat 100 100 70
All-weather floor mats 120 120 78
Roof rack crossbars 140 140  
Running boards 595 595  
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Trailer Tow Package     350
Grand Touring Package     2,830
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275
Satellite radio     430
Roof rails     325
Remote start     350
AWD     1,750
Tubular side steps     350
Cargo cover 124 124  
Cargo mat 95 95 56
All-weather floor mats 114 114 62
Roof rack crossbars 133 133  
Running boards 565 565  
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Trailer Tow Package     305
Grand Touring Package     2,639
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     220
Satellite radio     344
Roof rails     260
Remote start     280
AWD     1,632
Tubular side steps     280
Options (change) 2,780 1,085 6,808
Options (change) 2,641 1,031 6,078
Destination 995 995 670
Total Price $49,725 $56,020 $30,533
Total Invoice $47,519 $53,538 $28,333

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,705
Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimSportPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$49,725$56,020$30,533
Adjustments for Features-8,875-14,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,850$41,430$30,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$47,519$53,538$28,333
Adjustments for Features-8,481-13,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,038$39,594$28,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$556$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerTribute
TrimSportPlatinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards$350$350 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,020$20,735$6,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,875$14,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,481-13,9440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerTribute
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.1 in
Length198.3 in174.9 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height70.0 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,567 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft366.2 ft3

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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 control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 holder25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested307578%
Total Not Requested85022%

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