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Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,055

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $9,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,970

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $8,821

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Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTributeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,200 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $21,703 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230      
Side curtain airbags 565      
Trailer Tow Package 350 570 570 570
Rear spoiler 325      
All-weather floor mats 60 75 75 75
Satellite radio 430      
Universal garage door opener 70      
Cargo net 35      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,200      
Roof rack crossbars   135 135 135
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995 1,995 1,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185      
Side curtain airbags 492      
Trailer Tow Package 305 497 497 497
Rear spoiler 260      
All-weather floor mats 48 66 66 66
Satellite radio 344      
Universal garage door opener 55      
Cargo net 28      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 960      
Roof rack crossbars   118 118 118
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,741 1,741 1,741
Options (change) 3,265 2,775 2,775 2,775
Options (change) 2,677 2,422 2,422 2,422
Destination 590 895 895 895
Total Price $27,055 $36,350 $41,770 $44,450
Total Invoice $24,970 $33,791 $38,845 $41,344

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,810
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTributeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$27,055$36,350$41,770$44,450
Adjustments for Features0-4,315-7,905-9,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,055$32,035$33,865$35,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,830$3,035
Total Invoice$24,970$33,791$38,845$41,344
Adjustments for Features0-4,011-7,351-8,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,970$29,780$31,494$32,619
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,714$2,839

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelTributeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector   $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,740$8,055$11,645$13,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,315$7,905$9,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,011-7,351-8,725

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062013
ModelTributeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length174.4 in197.1 in
Width72.0 in78.9 in
Height67.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,193 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft380.7 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 XLT

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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