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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: $22,365

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,192

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $4,306

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelTributeForte
TrimsSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,055 $19,800
Base Invoice $21,585 $18,860
Grand Touring Package 2,830  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 50 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275  
Leather Package   1,000
Sunroof   750
Grand Touring Package 2,639  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 40 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220  
Leather Package   870
Sunroof   655
Options (change) 3,585 1,790
Options (change) 3,243 1,557
Destination 670 775
Total Price $27,310 $22,365
Total Invoice $25,498 $21,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,040
Model Year20092013
ModelTributeForte
TrimsSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6173hp I4
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/45-17
Total Price$27,310$22,365
Adjustments for Features-2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,025$22,365
Total Invoice$25,498$21,192
Adjustments for Features-2660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,232$21,192

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092013
ModelTributeForte
TrimsSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $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
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$2,785$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2660

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,412 lb.2,950 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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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 display50Yes
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 cover75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested242562%
Total Not Requested150038%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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