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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: $30,988

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $6,387

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,927

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $5,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelTributeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,315 $28,470 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $25,573 $26,458 $29,319 $32,901
Trailer Tow Package 350      
All-weather floor mats 78   75 75
Remote start 350 385 385 385
AWD 1,750 2,320 2,320 2,320
Tubular side steps 350      
Sun and SYNC Package   795    
Convenience Package   595    
Leather seating surfaces   995    
Sport Package   1,495    
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310 1,310
Satellite radio   195    
Sunroof     850 850
Convenience Package     995  
255/50R20     1,325 630
Trailer Tow Package 305      
All-weather floor mats 62   64 64
Remote start 280 327 327 327
AWD 1,632 2,112 2,112 2,112
Tubular side steps 280      
Sun and SYNC Package   675    
Convenience Package   506    
Leather seating surfaces   846    
Sport Package   1,271    
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166    
Sunroof     723 723
Convenience Package     846  
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 2,878 8,090 7,260 5,570
Options (change) 2,559 7,095 6,391 4,954
Destination 795 815 815 815
Total Price $30,988 $37,375 $39,690 $41,935
Total Invoice $28,927 $34,368 $36,525 $38,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,662
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,774
Model Year2011200920092009
ModelTributeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6292hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 480, 480, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,988$37,375$39,690$41,935
Adjustments for Features0-725-1,725-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,988$36,650$37,965$38,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,315$1,860
Total Invoice$28,927$34,368$36,525$38,670
Adjustments for Features0-667-1,587-3,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,927$33,701$34,938$35,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,237$1,811

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011200920092009
ModelTributeExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimsXLTEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125$125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist$50   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Running boards $350$350$350
Tubular side steps$350   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325
CD player $125$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats$75 $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$4,475$5,200$6,200$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$1,725$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-667-1,587-3,158

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
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 control25Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Compass0No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested27539%
Total Not Requested42561%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
255/50R20 tires400No
Total Requested42550%
Total Not Requested42550%
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 Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested1259%
Total Not Requested120091%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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