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Mazda Tribute vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Tribute vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,130

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,921

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelTributeMazda3Mazda3
Trimsi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,200 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $21,703 $22,141 $22,378
Package 3 2,595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 200 200
Side curtain airbags 565    
Rear spoiler 325    
Cargo net 35 40 40
Cargo mat 50 50 50
Universal garage door opener 70 75 75
All-weather floor mats 60 80 80
Satellite radio 430 430 430
Sunroof wind deflector 50 60 60
Fog lights   325  
Package 3 2,258    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 160 160
Side curtain airbags 492    
Rear spoiler 260    
Cargo net 28 32 32
Cargo mat 40 40 40
Universal garage door opener 55 60 60
All-weather floor mats 48 64 64
Satellite radio 344 344 344
Sunroof wind deflector 40 48 48
Fog lights   260  
Options (change) 4,410 1,260 935
Options (change) 3,750 1,008 748
Destination 590 795 795
Total Price $28,200 $25,205 $25,130
Total Invoice $26,043 $23,944 $23,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,429
Model Year200620122012
ModelTributeMazda3Mazda3
Trimsi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,200$25,205$25,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,200$23,805$24,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$26,043$23,944$23,921
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,043$22,614$22,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$308

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620122012
ModelTributeMazda3Mazda3
Trimsi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,425$3,825$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,330-999

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelTributeMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length174.4 in177.4 in
Width72.0 in69.1 in
Height67.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,193 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested250081%
Total Not Requested57519%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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