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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: $28,343

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $4,642

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,408

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $4,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelTributeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,925 $25,370 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $20,524 $24,030 $26,790 $29,361
Grand Touring Package 2,965      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Trailer Tow Package 350      
All-weather floor mats 78 55 55 55
Tubular side steps 350 375    
Universal garage door opener 75      
AWD 1,750      
Convenience Group   250    
Heated front seats   300    
Leather seating surfaces   695    
Side curtain airbags   560    
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295 1,295
Cargo cover   90 90 90
Roof rack crossbars   115 115 115
Sunroof   850 850 850
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295 2,295
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,450  
Tubular side steps, bright finish       175
Grand Touring Package 2,735      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Trailer Tow Package 305      
All-weather floor mats 62 47 47 47
Tubular side steps 280 319    
Universal garage door opener 60      
AWD 1,632      
Convenience Group   213    
Heated front seats   255    
Leather seating surfaces   591    
Side curtain airbags   476    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77 77
Roof rack crossbars   97 97 97
Sunroof   723 723 723
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112 2,112
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,232  
Tubular side steps, bright finish       149
Options (change) 5,768 6,880 6,500 5,225
Options (change) 5,234 6,102 5,778 4,695
Destination 650 735 735 735
Total Price $28,343 $32,985 $35,605 $37,075
Total Invoice $26,408 $30,867 $33,303 $34,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,592
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,476
Model Year2008200720072007
ModelTributeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 780, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$28,343$32,985$35,605$37,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,425-2,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,343$31,935$33,180$34,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,245$2,315
Total Invoice$26,408$30,867$33,303$34,791
Adjustments for Features0-983-2,268-2,651
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,408$29,884$31,035$32,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,151$2,256

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200720072007
ModelTributeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700   
4WD w/low range $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist$50   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Running boards  $350 
Tubular side steps$350$350  
Tubular side steps, bright finish   $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,800$6,175$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,425$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-983-2,268-2,651

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082007
ModelTributeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in113.7 in
Length174.9 in193.4 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height68.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,518 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

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-dash200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested325583%
Total Not Requested67517%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
White-letter tires0No
All-terrain tires0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested42525%
Total Not Requested130075%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

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