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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: $19,780

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,687

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelTributeForte
TrimsEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,925 $15,995
Base Invoice $20,524 $15,230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 180
Grand Touring Package 2,965  
Cargo net 50 40
Universal garage door opener 75 70
Premium Package   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
4-speed automatic   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 145
Grand Touring Package 2,735  
Cargo net 40 32
Universal garage door opener 60 55
Premium Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   870
4-speed automatic   960
Options (change) 3,290 3,090
Options (change) 2,995 2,762
Destination 650 695
Total Price $25,865 $19,780
Total Invoice $24,169 $18,687

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,295
Model Year20082010
ModelTributeForte
TrimsEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$25,865$19,780
Adjustments for Features-1,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,595$19,780
Total Invoice$24,169$18,687
Adjustments for Features-1,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,982$18,687

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelTributeForte
TrimsEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,965$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1870

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelTributeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in
Length174.9 in178.3 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height68.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,358 lb.2,740 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cargo cover75No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested217555%
Total Not Requested175545%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested125076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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