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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: $25,728

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $8,742

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,057

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $8,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelTributeExplorer
TrimsXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,925 $29,280
Base Invoice $20,524 $27,404
Trailer Tow Package 350  
Touring Package 775  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
All-weather floor mats 78 75
AWD 1,750 2,320
4.6L V8   1,310
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
Trailer Tow Package 305  
Touring Package 724  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
All-weather floor mats 62 64
AWD 1,632 2,112
4.6L V8   1,192
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
Options (change) 3,153 4,375
Options (change) 2,883 3,937
Destination 650 815
Total Price $25,728 $34,470
Total Invoice $24,057 $32,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,620
Model Year20082010
ModelTributeExplorer
TrimsXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA4A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$25,728$34,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,728$32,885
Total Invoice$24,057$32,156
Adjustments for Features0-1,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,057$30,677

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
ModelTributeExplorer
TrimsXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$2,745$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,479

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%

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