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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: $29,488

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $11,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,472

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $10,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTributeTaurus
TrimsSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,055 $38,155
Base Invoice $21,585 $35,025
Grand Touring Package 2,830  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275  
Cargo net 50  
Satellite radio 430  
All-weather floor mats 78 75
Remote start 350 425
AWD 1,750  
Package 401A   2,000
Grand Touring Package 2,639  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220  
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 344  
All-weather floor mats 62 65
Remote start 280 398
AWD 1,632  
Package 401A   1,740
Options (change) 5,763 2,500
Options (change) 5,217 2,203
Destination 670 795
Total Price $29,488 $41,450
Total Invoice $27,472 $38,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,551
Model Year20092012
ModelTributeTaurus
TrimsSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16255/45-19
Total Price$29,488$41,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,488$38,180
Total Invoice$27,472$38,023
Adjustments for Features0-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,472$35,023

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092012
ModelTributeTaurus
TrimsSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,060$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,000

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092012
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 Weight3,567 lb.4,415 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 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo cover75No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested292575%
Total Not Requested100025%

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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