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Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,275

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,764

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelTributeForte
TrimsSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,200 $20,890
Base Invoice $21,703 $19,707
Package 3 2,595  
Side curtain airbags 565  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Rear spoiler 325  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 35 50
Cargo mat 50 95
Universal garage door opener 70  
Premium Package   2,300
Floor mats   115
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Package 3 2,258  
Side curtain airbags 492  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Rear spoiler 260  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 28 42
Cargo mat 40 78
Universal garage door opener 55  
Premium Package   2,079
Floor mats   93
6-speed shiftable automatic   940
Options (change) 4,300 3,560
Options (change) 3,662 3,232
Destination 590 825
Total Price $28,090 $25,275
Total Invoice $25,955 $23,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,236
Model Year20062015
ModelTributeForte
TrimsSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$28,090$25,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,090$23,100
Total Invoice$25,955$23,764
Adjustments for Features0-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,955$21,719

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelTributeForte
TrimsSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,400$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062015
ModelTributeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length174.4 in171.3 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,319 lb.3,122 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.7 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft356.4 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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252582%
Total Not Requested55018%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250075%
Total Not Requested85025%

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