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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: $3,068

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,667

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $2,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,200 $29,895
Base Invoice $21,703 $27,992
Package 3 2,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 185
Side curtain airbags 565  
Trailer Tow Package 350  
Rear spoiler 325  
Cargo net 35 48
All-weather floor mats 60 69
Universal garage door opener 70 93
Satellite radio 430 432
AWD 1,500  
Rugged Package   887
Cargo cover   166
Class II trailer hitch   468
Package 3 2,258  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 120
Side curtain airbags 492  
Trailer Tow Package 305  
Rear spoiler 260  
Cargo net 28 31
All-weather floor mats 48 39
Universal garage door opener 55 61
Satellite radio 344 324
AWD 1,399  
Rugged Package   608
Cargo cover   108
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 6,160 2,348
Options (change) 5,374 1,642
Destination 590 775
Total Price $29,950 $33,018
Total Invoice $27,667 $30,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $361
Model Year20062012
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$29,950$33,018
Adjustments for Features0-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,950$30,433
Total Invoice$27,667$30,409
Adjustments for Features0-2,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,667$28,028

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Touring
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
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,500$7,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,381

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
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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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252582%
Total Not Requested55018%
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

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