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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: $28,600

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $8,082

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,388

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $7,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,200 $34,295
Base Invoice $21,703 $32,028
Package 3 2,595  
Side curtain airbags 565  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 199
Trailer Tow Package 350  
Rear spoiler 325  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo organizer 100 60
Cargo mat 50  
All-weather floor mats 60 72
Universal garage door opener 70 76
Cargo net 35 90
Roof rack crossbars   199
Cargo cover   182
Class II trailer hitch   634
Package 3 2,258  
Side curtain airbags 492  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 129
Trailer Tow Package 305  
Rear spoiler 260  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo organizer 80 39
Cargo mat 40  
All-weather floor mats 48 46
Universal garage door opener 55 49
Cargo net 28 58
Roof rack crossbars   117
Cargo cover   118
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 4,810 1,512
Options (change) 4,095 1,031
Destination 590 875
Total Price $28,600 $36,682
Total Invoice $26,388 $33,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $691
Model Year20062017
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA4CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$28,600$36,682
Adjustments for Features0-7,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$29,272
Total Invoice$26,388$33,934
Adjustments for Features0-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,388$27,079

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
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 cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,840$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,855

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
ModelTributeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length174.4 in180.9 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height67.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,319 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft374.7 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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 2.0XT Touring

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

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