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Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,250

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $3,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,083

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $3,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTributeTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimsSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,200 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $21,703 $25,665 $29,635 $35,025
Package 3 2,595      
Side curtain airbags 565      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230      
All-weather floor mats 60 75 75 75
Cargo organizer 100 160 160 160
Cargo mat 50      
Satellite radio 430      
Universal garage door opener 70      
Cargo net 35      
Rear spoiler 325      
Leather seating surfaces   1,495    
Sunroof   995 995  
Package 201A   700    
Package 301A     1,000  
Package 401A       2,000
Package 3 2,258      
Side curtain airbags 492      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185      
All-weather floor mats 48 65 65 65
Cargo organizer 80 139 139 139
Cargo mat 40      
Satellite radio 344      
Universal garage door opener 55      
Cargo net 28      
Rear spoiler 260      
Leather seating surfaces   1,301    
Sunroof   866 866  
Package 201A   609    
Package 301A     870  
Package 401A       1,740
Options (change) 4,460 3,425 2,230 2,235
Options (change) 3,790 2,980 1,940 1,944
Destination 590 795 795 795
Total Price $28,250 $31,975 $35,180 $41,185
Total Invoice $26,083 $29,440 $32,370 $37,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,390
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTributeTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimsSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$28,250$31,975$35,180$41,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,515-5,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,250$30,925$32,665$36,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740$5,195
Total Invoice$26,083$29,440$32,370$37,764
Adjustments for Features0-967-2,314-4,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,083$28,473$30,056$33,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,583$4,647

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelTributeTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimsSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Proximity key   $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights$125   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,605$4,655$6,120$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,515$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-967-2,314-4,644

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062012
ModelTributeTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.9 in
Length174.4 in202.9 in
Width72.0 in76.2 in
Height67.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,193 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cargo cover75No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265086%
Total Not Requested42514%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested72578%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

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