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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: $25,133

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $17,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTributeTribute
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,075 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $19,730 $23,055
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395 395        
Cold Weather Package 650          
Package 201A 2,330          
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130    
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 70 70
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 78 78
Roof rack crossbars 140 140 140 140    
Running boards 595 595 595 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695      
Grand Touring Package         2,830 2,830
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         275 275
Satellite radio         430 430
Class II trailer hitch         350  
Remote start         350 350
Tubular side steps         350 350
Trailer Tow Package           350
Roof rails           325
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375 375        
Cold Weather Package 619          
Package 201A 2,213          
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124    
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 56 56
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 62 62
Roof rack crossbars 133 133 133 133    
Running boards 565 565 565 565    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Grand Touring Package         2,639 2,639
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         220 220
Satellite radio         344 344
Class II trailer hitch         280  
Remote start         280 280
Tubular side steps         280 280
Trailer Tow Package           305
Roof rails           260
Options (change) 6,155 3,175 2,780 1,085 4,733 5,058
Options (change) 5,848 3,016 2,641 1,031 4,161 4,446
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 670 670
Total Price $42,475 $49,675 $53,025 $55,060 $25,133 $28,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Tribute i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,712
Model Year202120212021202120092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTributeTribute
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6171hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionA10A10T10T10M5A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$42,475$49,675$53,025$55,060$25,133$28,783
Adjustments for Features-6,960-11,100-12,275-16,2900-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,515$38,575$40,750$38,770$25,133$27,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,060$5,235$3,255$0$2,350

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year202120212021202120092009
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerTributeTribute
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400$1400    
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500  
5-speed manual    $0 
6-speed automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700   
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100  
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15  
Semi-automated parking system   $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100  
Curve control$50$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning   $200  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200  
Lane departure warning   $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Terrain selector  $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 $25
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Black grille (optional)  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Running boards$350$350$350$350  
Sunroof    $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40  
Tubular side steps    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player $125$125$125  
HD radio $50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Door sill trim plates $100    
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat   $100  
Massage, passenger seat   $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200 $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$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000  
Stowable third row seats$600     
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim   $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350$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$11,080$15,220$16,395$20,410$4,120$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,960$11,100$12,275$16,290$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,162-952-900-6730-1,206

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20212009
ModelExplorerTribute
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in103.1 in
Length198.8 in174.9 in
Width78.9 in71.1 in
Height69.9 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,292 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested42519%
Total Not Requested177581%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%

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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