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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: $21,950

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,063

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,355

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelTributeMazda3
Trimss
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,925 $17,370
Base Invoice $20,524 $16,262
Grand Touring Package 2,965 1,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 175
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 70 40
All-weather floor mats 78 60
Universal garage door opener 75 75
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
CD changer, in-dash   500
Grand Touring Package 2,735 1,673
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 140
Cargo net 40 32
Cargo mat 56 32
All-weather floor mats 62 48
Universal garage door opener 60 60
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
CD changer, in-dash   400
Options (change) 3,438 4,020
Options (change) 3,113 3,533
Destination 650 560
Total Price $26,013 $21,950
Total Invoice $24,287 $20,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,274
Model Year20082006
ModelTributeMazda3
Trimss
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16205/50-17
Total Price$26,013$21,950
Adjustments for Features-7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,308$21,950
Total Invoice$24,287$20,355
Adjustments for Features-6580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,629$20,355

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
ModelTributeMazda3
Trimss
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
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 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,650$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6580

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
ModelTributeMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length174.9 in176.6 in
Width71.1 in69.1 in
Height68.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,358 lb.2,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested257566%
Total Not Requested135534%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested200057%
Total Not Requested152543%

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