Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chrysler Sebring
Model Year
2008
2008
2008
2008--2010
2008--2010
2008--2010
Model
Tribute
Tribute
Tribute
Sebring
Sebring
Sebring
Trim
i
s
Hybrid
LX
Touring
Limited
Engines
2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@4500
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6550 223 lb-ft@4300
2.5L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 163 hp@6250 152 lb-ft@4500
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 166 lb-ft@4400
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 189 hp@6400 191 lb-ft@4000
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 235 hp@6400 232 lb-ft@4000
Transmissions
5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
CVT
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
Drivetrains
FWD
AWD
Tires
235/70R16 tires
215/65R16 tires
215/60R17 tires
215/55R18 tires
Audio Systems
Unbranded, 100W, 4 speakers
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)
Unbranded, 4 speakers
Unbranded, 6 speakers
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers
Accessories
AC power outletPowers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Powers devices with a regular home electrical outlet. Limited wattage: forget about using it to power a blow drier.
Ashtray and lighter (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Cruise control
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks
Power rear side windows
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote startStart the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Start the car using a button on the keyfob. Interior can be a comfortable temperature as soon as you get in.
Remote window/roof operationOperate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt steering wheel, manual
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual
Universal garage door openerHomelink.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.
Rear disc brakes.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Daytime running lights (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Rollover sensorDeploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Deploys extended duration side curtain airbags when the vehicle rolls over. Usually included on tall vehicles. Rare on others.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Temporary spare tire
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Cargo Management
Cargo cover
Cargo mat
Cargo net
Cargo organizerAbove floor system for organizing cargo.
Above floor system for organizing cargo.
Class II trailer hitchHitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Hitch rated for up to 3,500 pounds. Capacity of the vehicle could be lower.
Console with shifter
Liftglass or two-piece tailgateDo not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.
Do not have to open entire tailgate to access the cargo area.
Overhead sunglass holderUsually part of an overhead console.
Usually part of an overhead console.
Roof rackIncludes side rails and crossbars.
Includes side rails and crossbars.
Roof railsNo crossbars.
No crossbars.
Trailering equipment (4 wire)Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.
Includes four-wire harness, limited to relatively small trailers.
Climate Control
Air conditioning
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Rear defrost
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper
Speed-sensitive wipersOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Engine / Motor
Engine-block heaterPlugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.
Plugs into electrical outlet to warm up the engine. Facilitates starting in extreme cold.
Exterior
Bodyside moldingsMoldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Moldings on the bodysides, to protect against door dings in parking lots.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Deep-tinted rear windows
Paint, special gold
Paint, special red
Rear bumper protector
Sunroof
Sunroof wind deflector
Tubular side steps
Gas Guzzler Tax
-2200
-3000
Infotainment
A/V input jacksJacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output.
Jacks for a video camera, game console, or other device with A/V output.
Audio controls on steering wheel
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.
Includes CD player.
CD player
DVD-Audio-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs.
Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs.
DVD-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
Audio system capable of playing DVDs on a front-row screen. Inoperative when the vehicle is moving. No value because of incomplete data.
Entertainment system, console-mountedA DVD player and screen mounted at the rear of the center console. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.
A DVD player and screen mounted at the rear of the center console. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.
Media driveBuilt-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.
Screen-based navigation system.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Satellite radio - one year subscriptionXM or Sirius with one-year subscription.
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription.
Traffic informationInformation about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Voice recorder
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors
Analog clock
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Large energy flow and fuel economy displayStandard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information.
Standard or optional in some hybrid vehicles. Fancy display of power flows, enhanced trip computer information.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.
Front row reading lights.
Outside temperature display
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Visor mirror, driver
Visor mirror, passenger
Seats and Interior Trim
Front buckets
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench
All-weather floor matsAll-weather floormats.
All-weather floormats.
Center armrest(s), front row
Center armrest(s), second row
Floor mats
Folding passenger seatFor carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Heated front seats
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Manual height adjuster, driver seat
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seatManually adjustable lower back support.
Manually adjustable lower back support.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power recliner, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Stain-resistant fabricFabric that resists stains, and in many cases odors as well.
Fabric that resists stains, and in many cases odors as well.
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede.
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires
Alloy wheels
Chrome-clad alloy wheelsAlloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.
Alloy wheels with a chromed plastic veneer. Replace and include value of regular alloy wheels.
Touring suspension (upgrade)Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims.
Less firm than a sport suspension. Only listed if an option or not standard on all trims.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.
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2008--2010 Chrysler Sebring Available Features: Pros
Year
Body/Powertrain
Comment
2008
4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
Bluetooth phone, 8 way power seat, Sirrius radio with hard drive/touch screen control. Gated shifter makes it easy to find the gear I want without looking down. Stain resistent cloth interior is another nice feature.
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4-speed automatic FWD