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Mazda Tribute vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Tribute vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,978

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $3,641

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,496

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $3,696

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelTributeMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimsSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $21,925 $23,470 $25,830 $27,100
Base Invoice $20,524 $22,188 $24,415 $25,617
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
All-weather floor mats 78 45 45 45
Cargo net 50 49 49 49
Universal garage door opener 75      
Convenience Package   1,160    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100 1,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
All-weather floor mats 62 36 36 36
Cargo net 40 39 39 39
Universal garage door opener 60      
Convenience Package   996    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138 1,039 1,039
Options (change) 403 2,354 1,194 1,194
Options (change) 322 2,209 1,114 1,114
Destination 650 795 795 795
Total Price $22,978 $26,619 $27,819 $29,089
Total Invoice $21,496 $25,192 $26,324 $27,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,231
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,415
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelTributeMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimsSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp V6158hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$22,978$26,619$27,819$29,089
Adjustments for Features0-2,410-2,910-4,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,978$24,209$24,909$25,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$870
Total Invoice$21,496$25,192$26,324$27,526
Adjustments for Features0-2,281-2,754-3,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,496$22,911$23,570$23,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$659$820

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelTributeMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimsSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Rear bumper protector$40   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
No leather in second row   $-300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,865$5,275$5,775$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,410$2,910$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,281-2,754-3,795

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082012
ModelTributeMX-5 Miata
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.1 in91.7 in
Length174.9 in157.3 in
Width71.1 in67.7 in
Height68.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,358 lb.2,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested82575%
Total Not Requested27525%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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