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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: $30,560

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $7,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,585

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $5,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelTributeExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,315 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $25,573 $27,518 $29,578
Trailer Tow Package 350    
Tubular side steps 350    
AWD 1,750    
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Roof rack crossbars   60 60
Cargo cover   80 80
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Tubular side steps, bright finish     150
Trailer Tow Package 305    
Tubular side steps 280    
AWD 1,632    
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Roof rack crossbars   51 51
Cargo cover   68 68
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Tubular side steps, bright finish     128
Options (change) 2,450 7,025 5,475
Options (change) 2,217 6,109 4,792
Destination 795 645 645
Total Price $30,560 $37,870 $38,635
Total Invoice $28,585 $34,272 $35,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,149
Model Year201120062006
ModelTributeExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$30,560$37,870$38,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,560$36,170$36,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$28,585$34,272$35,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,538-1,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,585$32,734$33,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$604

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120062006
ModelTributeExplorerExplorer
TrimsEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Running boards $350 
Tubular side steps$350  
Tubular side steps, bright finish  $500
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,000$5,700$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,538-1,677

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
ModelTributeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in113.7 in
Length174.9 in193.4 in
Width71.1 in73.7 in
Height67.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,555 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 Room53.3 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
31.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested117568%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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