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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: $23,160

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $2,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,685

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $2,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelTributeTributeOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimisEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,270 $21,925 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $18,049 $20,524 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Grand Touring Package 2,965 2,965      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200      
Universal garage door opener 75 75      
Premium Package     2,250 2,150  
Grand Touring Package 2,766 2,735      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160      
Universal garage door opener 60 60      
Premium Package     2,010 1,920  
Options (change) 3,240 3,240 2,250 2,150 0
Options (change) 2,986 2,955 2,010 1,920 0
Destination 650 650 750 750 750
Total Price $23,160 $25,815 $25,700 $27,600 $27,250
Total Invoice $21,685 $24,129 $23,970 $25,750 $25,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $849
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelTributeTributeOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimisEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4200hp V6200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16215/55-17215/55-17205/65-16
Total Price$23,160$25,815$25,700$27,600$27,250
Adjustments for Features-135-1,085-3,495-3,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,025$24,730$22,205$24,255$27,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,705$0$2,050$5,045
Total Invoice$21,685$24,129$23,970$25,750$25,510
Adjustments for Features-126-1,014-3,260-3,1210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,559$23,115$20,710$22,629$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,556$0$1,919$4,800

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelTributeTributeOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimisEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Media drive, small    $5
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Interior ambient lighting  $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Speaker lights  $100$100$100
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,290$5,240$7,650$7,500$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$135$1,085$3,495$3,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-126-1,014-3,260-3,1210

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082011
ModelTributeOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in110.0 in
Length174.9 in190.7 in
Width71.1 in72.1 in
Height68.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,244 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute i

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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-dash200No
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
Mazda Tribute s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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-dash200No
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

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