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Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,525

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $8,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,346

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $7,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelTributeExplorer Sport Trac
TrimsLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $23,200 $27,490
Base Invoice $21,703 $25,606
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Side curtain airbags 565  
Trailer Tow Package 350  
All-weather floor mats 60 75
Satellite radio 430 195
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200 1,295
AWD 1,500 2,520
Tubular side steps 400  
4.6L V8   1,310
Floor mats   65
Adrenaline Package   2,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Side curtain airbags 492  
Trailer Tow Package 305  
All-weather floor mats 48 47
Satellite radio 344 166
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 960 1,101
AWD 1,399 2,294
Tubular side steps 320  
4.6L V8   1,192
Floor mats   47
Adrenaline Package   2,756
Options (change) 4,735 8,455
Options (change) 4,053 7,603
Destination 590 785
Total Price $28,525 $36,730
Total Invoice $26,346 $33,994

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,288
Model Year20062008
ModelTributeExplorer Sport Trac
TrimsLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine200hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/65-18
Total Price$28,525$36,730
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,525$34,180
Total Invoice$26,346$33,994
Adjustments for Features0-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,346$31,634

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062008
ModelTributeExplorer Sport Trac
TrimsLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power sliding rear window $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Running boards $350
Tubular side steps$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,425$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,360

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20062008
ModelTributeExplorer Sport Trac
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.1 in130.5 in
Length174.4 in210.2 in
Width72.0 in73.7 in
Height67.7 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,487 lb.4,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.7 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Running boards350Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested35021%
Total Not Requested132579%

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