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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: $28,043

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $10,872

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,168

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $9,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelTributeExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,925 $31,520 $37,535
Base Invoice $20,524 $29,479 $34,952
Grand Touring Package 2,965    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Trailer Tow Package 350 570 570
All-weather floor mats 78 75 75
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo net 50    
AWD 1,750 2,000 2,000
Roof rack crossbars   120 120
Cargo cover   135 135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 201A   2,075  
Grand Touring Package 2,735    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Trailer Tow Package 305 484 484
All-weather floor mats 62 64 64
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo net 40    
AWD 1,632 1,820 1,820
Roof rack crossbars   106 106
Cargo cover   115 115
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Package 201A   1,764  
Options (change) 5,468 6,570 4,495
Options (change) 4,994 5,709 3,945
Destination 650 825 825
Total Price $28,043 $38,915 $42,855
Total Invoice $26,168 $36,013 $39,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,222
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,467
Model Year200820112011
ModelTributeExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$28,043$38,915$42,855
Adjustments for Features0-3,650-6,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,043$35,265$35,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725
Total Invoice$26,168$36,013$39,722
Adjustments for Features0-3,378-6,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,168$32,635$33,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$724

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820112011
ModelTributeExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$6,030$9,680$12,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,650$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,378-6,363

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelTributeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length174.9 in197.1 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height68.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,518 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 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
29.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.243.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft380.7 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-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested308078%
Total Not Requested85022%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15010%
Total Not Requested142590%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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