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Kia Optima vs. Mazda Tribute Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mazda Tribute Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,160

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $3,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,685

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $3,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTributeTribute
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,200 $25,100 $26,500 $25,700 $19,270 $21,925
Base Invoice $21,675 $23,455 $24,760 $24,020 $18,049 $20,524
Premium Package 2,950 2,950 2,950      
Grand Touring Package         2,965 2,965
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200 200
Universal garage door opener         75 75
Premium Package 2,635 2,635 2,635      
Grand Touring Package         2,766 2,735
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160 160
Universal garage door opener         60 60
Options (change) 2,950 2,950 2,950 0 3,240 3,240
Options (change) 2,635 2,635 2,635 0 2,986 2,955
Destination 750 750 750 750 650 650
Total Price $26,900 $28,800 $30,200 $26,450 $23,160 $25,815
Total Invoice $25,060 $26,840 $28,145 $24,770 $21,685 $24,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTributeTribute
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H153hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12550, 12?, 6190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18205/65-16235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$26,900$28,800$30,200$26,450$23,160$25,815
Adjustments for Features-4,155-4,155-4,7800-590-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,745$24,645$25,420$26,450$22,570$24,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$2,675$3,705$0$1,705
Total Invoice$25,060$26,840$28,145$24,770$21,685$24,129
Adjustments for Features-3,871-3,872-4,4550-552-1,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,189$22,968$23,690$24,770$21,133$22,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,779$2,501$3,581$0$1,557

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelOptimaOptimaOptimaOptimaTributeTribute
TrimEXEX TurboSXHybridis
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed manual    $0 
4-speed automatic     $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Rear seat pass-through   $100  
Roof rack    $300$300
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  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper    $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50   
Media drive, small$5$5$5   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150$150
Compass$0$0$0 $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Speaker lights$100$100$100$100  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200   
Metal pedals  $75   
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$8,155$8,155$8,780$4,000$4,590$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$4,155$4,780$0$590$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,871-3,872-4,4550-552-1,439

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20122008
ModelOptimaTribute
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.0 in103.1 in
Length190.7 in174.9 in
Width72.1 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.3,244 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.466.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested290594%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2007%
Total Not Requested280593%

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
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 cover75No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested273069%
Total Not Requested120031%

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
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 cover75No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested273069%
Total Not Requested120031%

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