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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: $18,890

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,022

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelTributeForte
TrimsEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,925 $18,100
Base Invoice $20,524 $17,240
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo net 40 32
Options (change) 50 40
Options (change) 40 32
Destination 650 750
Total Price $22,625 $18,890
Total Invoice $21,214 $18,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,470
Model Year20082012
ModelTributeForte
TrimsEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/55-16
Total Price$22,625$18,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,625$17,550
Total Invoice$21,214$18,022
Adjustments for Features0-1,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,214$16,744

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
ModelTributeForte
TrimsEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
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
Total Value of Features$1,335$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,278

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
ModelTributeForte
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in104.3 in
Length174.9 in170.9 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height68.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,358 lb.2,843 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 in38.4 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 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft30.0 ft3

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