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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: $21,180

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $6,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,017

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $5,481

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelTributeForte
TrimsSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,055 $17,495
Base Invoice $21,585 $16,660
Grand Touring Package 2,830  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 180
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 50 40
Leather seating surfaces   1,000
Sunroof   700
Universal garage door opener   70
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,000
Grand Touring Package 2,639  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 145
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 40 32
Leather seating surfaces   870
Sunroof   610
Universal garage door opener   55
5-speed shiftable automatic   950
Options (change) 3,585 2,990
Options (change) 3,243 2,662
Destination 670 695
Total Price $27,310 $21,180
Total Invoice $25,498 $20,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,743
Model Year20092010
ModelTributeForte
TrimsSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/45-17
Total Price$27,310$21,180
Adjustments for Features-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,520$21,180
Total Invoice$25,498$20,017
Adjustments for Features-7380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,760$20,017

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
ModelTributeForte
TrimsSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,090$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7380

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092010
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 Weight3,412 lb.2,868 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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Cargo cover75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested230059%
Total Not Requested162541%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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