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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: $24,008

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $17,162

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,363

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $16,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelTributeTributeExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimisXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,270 $21,925 $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $18,049 $20,524 $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Grand Touring Package 2,965 2,965        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200        
Trailer Tow Package 350 350        
Cargo mat 70 70 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 78 78 120 120 120 120
Universal garage door opener 75 75        
Tubular side steps 350 350        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II     395 395    
Cold Weather Package     650      
Package 201A     2,330      
Cargo cover     130 130 130 130
Running boards     595 595 595 595
Roof rack crossbars     140 140 140 140
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695 1,695  
Grand Touring Package 2,766 2,735        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160        
Trailer Tow Package 280 305        
Cargo mat 56 56 95 95 95 95
All-weather floor mats 62 62 114 114 114 114
Universal garage door opener 60 60        
Tubular side steps 280 280        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II     375 375    
Cold Weather Package     619      
Package 201A     2,213      
Cargo cover     124 124 124 124
Running boards     565 565 565 565
Roof rack crossbars     133 133 133 133
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 4,088 4,088 6,155 3,175 2,780 1,085
Options (change) 3,664 3,658 5,848 3,016 2,641 1,031
Destination 650 650 995 995 995 995
Total Price $24,008 $26,663 $41,170 $46,260 $49,725 $56,020
Total Invoice $22,363 $24,832 $39,332 $44,207 $47,519 $53,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,232
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,348
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelTributeTributeExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimisXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4200hp V6290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5A4T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$24,008$26,663$41,170$46,260$49,725$56,020
Adjustments for Features0-950-6,930-11,070-12,145-17,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,008$25,713$34,240$35,190$37,580$38,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,705$0$950$3,340$3,920
Total Invoice$22,363$24,832$39,332$44,207$47,519$53,538
Adjustments for Features0-885-6,621-10,579-11,606-17,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,363$23,947$32,711$33,628$35,913$36,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,584$0$917$3,202$3,758

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelTributeTributeExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimisXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
4-speed automatic $800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 $100
Active noise reduction     $0
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control $150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals     $125
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start  $150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15 $15
Semi-automated parking system     $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Curve control  $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning     $200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector    $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)    $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Running boards  $350$350$350$350
Sunroof$900$900    
Tow hook(s), front    $40$40
Tubular side steps$350$350    
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player   $125$125$125
HD radio   $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     $75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Interior ambient lighting   $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50 
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates   $100  
Heated second row seats   $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Memory system, driver seat   $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats  $600   
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim     $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,225$5,175$11,155$15,295$16,370$22,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$6,930$11,070$12,145$17,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885-6,621-10,579-11,606-17,069

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelTributeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length174.9 in198.3 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height68.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,244 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.243.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft381.7 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
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 rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
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
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 rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
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

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested192587%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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