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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: $21,835

Kia Forte S   
Difference: $3,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620192019
ModelTributeForteForte
TrimsSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,200 $20,290 $21,990
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Side curtain airbags 565    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 35 50 50
Cargo mat 50 95 95
Universal garage door opener 70 350 350
Rear spoiler 325   295
Floor mats   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Side curtain airbags 492    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 28 42 42
Cargo mat 40 78 78
Universal garage door opener 55 291 291
Rear spoiler 260   244
Floor mats   102 102
Options (change) 1,705 620 915
Options (change) 1,404 513 757
Destination 590 925 925
Total Price $25,495 $21,835 $23,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,323
Model Year200620192019
ModelTributeForteForte
TrimsSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6147hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionA4CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG25/30 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,495$21,835$23,830
Adjustments for Features0-975-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,495$20,860$20,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200620192019
ModelTributeForteForte
TrimsSEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,500$3,475$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-64-228

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062019
ModelTributeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length174.4 in182.7 in
Width72.0 in70.9 in
Height67.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,319 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.8 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 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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