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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: $23,638

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $14,782

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,067

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $13,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelTributeTributeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimisXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,270 $21,925 $32,680 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $18,049 $20,524 $30,474 $35,528 $38,027
Grand Touring Package 2,965 2,965      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200      
Trailer Tow Package 350 350 570 570 570
All-weather floor mats 78 78 75 75 75
Universal garage door opener 75 75      
Cargo net 50 50      
Package 202A     2,250    
Rear bumper protector     85 85 85
Roof rack crossbars     135 135 135
Cargo cover     135 135 135
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595 1,595
Grand Touring Package 2,766 2,735      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160      
Trailer Tow Package 280 305 497 497 497
All-weather floor mats 62 62 66 66 66
Universal garage door opener 60 60      
Cargo net 40 40      
Package 202A     1,963    
Rear bumper protector     74 74 74
Roof rack crossbars     118 118 118
Cargo cover     118 118 118
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 3,718 3,718 4,845 2,595 2,595
Options (change) 3,368 3,362 4,228 2,265 2,265
Destination 650 650 895 895 895
Total Price $23,638 $26,293 $38,420 $41,590 $44,270
Total Invoice $22,067 $24,536 $35,597 $38,688 $41,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,026
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelTributeTributeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimisXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4200hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$23,638$26,293$38,420$41,590$44,270
Adjustments for Features0-950-5,940-7,505-8,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,638$25,343$32,480$34,085$35,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,705$0$1,605$3,060
Total Invoice$22,067$24,536$35,597$38,688$41,187
Adjustments for Features0-887-5,504-6,981-8,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,067$23,649$30,093$31,707$33,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,582$0$1,614$2,972

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelTributeTributeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimisXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote start   $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25
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$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$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 (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting   $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$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$50
Door sill trim plates   $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
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, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, 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$350 
Machined alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,740$3,690$8,680$10,245$11,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$5,940$7,505$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-887-5,504-6,981-8,122

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,244 lb.4,535 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 i

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
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
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
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%
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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