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Kia Forte vs. Mazda Tribute Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Mazda Tribute Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelForteTribute
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,495 $23,055
Base Invoice $16,660 $21,585
Leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Sunroof 700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 180 275
Cargo net 40 50
Universal garage door opener 70  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000  
Grand Touring Package   2,830
Satellite radio   430
Leather seating surfaces 870  
Sunroof 610  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 145 220
Cargo net 32 40
Universal garage door opener 55  
5-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Grand Touring Package   2,639
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,990 3,585
Options (change) 2,662 3,243
Destination 695 670
Total Price $21,180 $27,310
Total Invoice $20,017 $25,498

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,743
Model Year20102009
ModelForteTribute
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4240hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/70-16
Total Price$21,180$27,310
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,180$26,520
Total Invoice$20,017$25,498
Adjustments for Features0-738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,017$24,760

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20102009
ModelForteTribute
TrimSXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,300$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-738

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20102009
ModelForteTribute
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in103.1 in
Length178.3 in174.9 in
Width69.9 in71.1 in
Height57.5 in68.0 in
Curb Weight2,868 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.766.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Mazda Tribute specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo cover75No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested230059%
Total Not Requested162541%

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