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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: $28,043

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $1,943

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,168

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $1,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,925 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,524 $26,005
Grand Touring Package 2,965  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 183
Trailer Tow Package 350  
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 78 55
Universal garage door opener 75 87
AWD 1,750  
Class II trailer hitch   295
4-speed automatic   800
Grand Touring Package 2,735  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 119
Trailer Tow Package 305  
Cargo net 40 30
All-weather floor mats 62 33
Universal garage door opener 60 56
AWD 1,632  
Class II trailer hitch   192
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 5,468 1,466
Options (change) 4,994 1,158
Destination 650 625
Total Price $28,043 $29,986
Total Invoice $26,168 $27,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,123
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,788
Model Year20082006
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionA4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$28,043$29,986
Adjustments for Features-1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,863$29,986
Total Invoice$26,168$27,788
Adjustments for Features-1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,000$27,788

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,150$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1680

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
ModelTributeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in99.4 in
Length174.9 in176.6 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height68.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,518 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Roof rack300Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Total Requested312580%
Total Not Requested80520%
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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