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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: $24,075

Kia Forte GT   
Difference: $1,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062020
ModelTributeForte
TrimsGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,200 $22,490
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Side curtain airbags 565  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 35 50
Cargo mat 50 95
Universal garage door opener 70 350
Floor mats   125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Side curtain airbags 492  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 28 42
Cargo mat 40 78
Universal garage door opener 55 291
Floor mats   102
Options (change) 1,380 620
Options (change) 1,144 513
Destination 590 965
Total Price $25,170 $24,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,125
Model Year20062020
ModelTributeForte
TrimsGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA4S7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG27/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/40-18
Total Price$25,170$24,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,170$21,375

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062020
ModelTributeForte
TrimsGT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,375$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-166

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20062020
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.3,012 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 GT

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

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