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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: $29,058

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $928

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,153

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,055 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,585 $26,005
Grand Touring Package 2,830  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 183
Trailer Tow Package 350  
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 78 55
AWD 1,750  
Universal garage door opener   87
Class II trailer hitch   295
4-speed automatic   800
Grand Touring Package 2,639  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 119
Trailer Tow Package 305  
Cargo net 40 30
All-weather floor mats 62 33
AWD 1,632  
Universal garage door opener   56
Class II trailer hitch   192
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 5,333 1,466
Options (change) 4,898 1,158
Destination 670 625
Total Price $29,058 $29,986
Total Invoice $27,153 $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: $1,378
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,055
Model Year20092006
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$29,058$29,986
Adjustments for Features-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,608$29,986
Total Invoice$27,153$27,788
Adjustments for Features-4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,733$27,788

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $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 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,400$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4200

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,567 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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested317581%
Total Not Requested75019%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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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