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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: $30,688

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $15,772

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,687

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $15,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelTributeExplorerExplorer
TrimsSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,315 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $25,573 $41,543 $50,587
Trailer Tow Package 350    
Cargo net 50    
Remote start 350    
All-weather floor mats 78 75 75
AWD 1,750    
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo cover   130 130
Roof rack crossbars   140 140
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Trailer Tow Package 305    
Cargo net 40    
Remote start 280    
All-weather floor mats 62 71 71
AWD 1,632    
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Cargo cover   124 124
Roof rack crossbars   133 133
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 2,578 2,015 420
Options (change) 2,319 1,914 399
Destination 795 945 945
Total Price $30,688 $46,460 $54,335
Total Invoice $28,687 $44,402 $51,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,652
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,910
Model Year201120162016
ModelTributeExplorerExplorer
TrimsSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,688$46,460$54,335
Adjustments for Features0-7,120-14,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,688$39,340$40,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950
Total Invoice$28,687$44,402$51,931
Adjustments for Features0-6,805-13,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,687$37,597$38,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$910

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120162016
ModelTributeExplorerExplorer
TrimsSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$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$5,775$12,895$19,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,120$14,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,805-13,424

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112016
ModelTributeExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in112.6 in
Length174.9 in198.3 in
Width71.1 in78.9 in
Height67.9 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,555 lb.4,890 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 Room53.3 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
31.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft381.7 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%

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