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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: $30,463

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $5,727

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,277

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $5,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelTributeExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,055 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,585 $27,273 $30,178
Grand Touring Package 2,830    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275    
Trailer Tow Package 350    
Roof rails 325    
All-weather floor mats 78 55 55
Satellite radio 430    
Remote start 350 385 385
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,325
Tubular side steps 350    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Roof rack crossbars   115 115
255/50R20   1,325 630
Grand Touring Package 2,639    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220    
Trailer Tow Package 305    
Roof rails 260    
All-weather floor mats 62 47 47
Satellite radio 344    
Remote start 280 326 326
AWD 1,632 2,111 2,117
Tubular side steps 280    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Roof rack crossbars   97 97
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 6,738 6,160 5,470
Options (change) 6,022 5,453 4,868
Destination 670 785 785
Total Price $30,463 $36,190 $38,650
Total Invoice $28,277 $33,511 $35,831

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,297
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,836
Model Year200920082008
ModelTributeExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 780, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,463$36,190$38,650
Adjustments for Features0-430-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,463$35,760$36,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$735
Total Invoice$28,277$33,511$35,831
Adjustments for Features0-398-1,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,277$33,113$33,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$720

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
ModelTributeExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Running boards $350$350
Tubular side steps$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$4,370$4,800$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$430$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-398-1,998

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,567 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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested325083%
Total Not Requested67517%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested32593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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