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Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,525

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,765

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $2,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelTributeOptima
TrimsEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,925 $19,895
Base Invoice $20,524 $18,510
Grand Touring Package 2,965  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
2.7L V6   1,005
Grand Touring Package 2,735  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
2.7L V6   840
Options (change) 3,240 2,955
Options (change) 2,955 2,580
Destination 650 675
Total Price $25,815 $23,525
Total Invoice $24,129 $21,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,396
Model Year20082008
ModelTributeOptima
TrimsEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6185hp V6
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/60-16
Total Price$25,815$23,525
Adjustments for Features0-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,815$23,490
Total Invoice$24,129$21,765
Adjustments for Features0-32
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,129$21,733

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelTributeOptima
TrimsEX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
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 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,215$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-32

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008
ModelTributeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.1 in
Length174.9 in186.4 in
Width71.1 in71.1 in
Height68.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,358 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft314.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested273069%
Total Not Requested120031%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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