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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: $23,288

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $8,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,787

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $7,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelTributeTributeTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimisSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,270 $21,925 $27,755 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $18,049 $20,524 $25,675 $29,635 $35,035
Grand Touring Package 2,965 2,965      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200      
All-weather floor mats 78 78 75 75 75
Universal garage door opener 75 75      
Cargo net 50 50      
Leather seating surfaces     1,495    
Sunroof     995 995  
Package 201A     700    
Package 301A       1,000  
Package 401A         2,000
Grand Touring Package 2,766 2,735      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160      
All-weather floor mats 62 62 65 65 65
Universal garage door opener 60 60      
Cargo net 40 40      
Leather seating surfaces     1,301    
Sunroof     866 866  
Package 201A     609    
Package 301A       870  
Package 401A         1,740
Options (change) 3,368 3,368 3,265 2,070 2,075
Options (change) 3,088 3,057 2,841 1,801 1,805
Destination 650 650 795 795 795
Total Price $23,288 $25,943 $31,815 $35,020 $41,025
Total Invoice $21,787 $24,231 $29,311 $32,231 $37,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,681
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelTributeTributeTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimisSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4200hp V6263hp V6263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/55-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$23,288$25,943$31,815$35,020$41,025
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,000-3,965-6,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,288$24,993$29,815$31,055$34,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,705$0$1,240$4,870
Total Invoice$21,787$24,231$29,311$32,231$37,635
Adjustments for Features0-887-1,843-3,649-5,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,787$23,344$27,468$28,582$31,819
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,557$0$1,114$4,351

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelTributeTributeTaurusTaurusTaurus
TrimisSELLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Proximity key    $250
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40 $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Roof rack$300$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$175   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325$325
CD player  $125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information  $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
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
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals    $75
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 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,305$3,255$4,305$6,270$8,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,000$3,965$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-887-1,843-3,649-5,816

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
ModelTributeTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.9 in
Length174.9 in202.9 in
Width71.1 in76.2 in
Height68.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,244 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute i

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested293075%
Total Not Requested100025%

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested293075%
Total Not Requested100025%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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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