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Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,950

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $1,077

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,667

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,200 $28,195
Base Invoice $21,703 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 183
Side curtain airbags 565  
Package 3 2,595  
Trailer Tow Package 350  
Rear spoiler 325  
Cargo net 35 46
All-weather floor mats 60 69
Universal garage door opener 70 82
Satellite radio 430 453
AWD 1,500  
Bodyside moldings   238
Cargo cover   166
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Class II trailer hitch   468
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 119
Side curtain airbags 492  
Package 3 2,258  
Trailer Tow Package 305  
Rear spoiler 260  
Cargo net 28 30
All-weather floor mats 48 39
Universal garage door opener 55 54
Satellite radio 344 340
AWD 1,399  
Bodyside moldings   155
Cargo cover   108
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 6,160 2,137
Options (change) 5,374 1,520
Destination 590 695
Total Price $29,950 $31,027
Total Invoice $27,667 $28,624

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $722
Model Year20062009
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$29,950$31,027
Adjustments for Features0-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,950$29,207
Total Invoice$27,667$28,624
Adjustments for Features0-1,679
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,667$26,945

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,679

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062009
ModelTributeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.0 in
Length174.4 in179.5 in
Width72.0 in70.1 in
Height67.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,487 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.8 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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