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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: $29,813

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $914

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,757

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,055 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,585 $26,116
Grand Touring Package 2,830  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 183
Trailer Tow Package 350  
Roof rails 325  
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 78 55
Satellite radio 430 445
AWD 1,750  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear bumper protector   72
Universal garage door opener   87
Class II trailer hitch   299
Grand Touring Package 2,639  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 119
Trailer Tow Package 305  
Roof rails 260  
Cargo net 40 30
All-weather floor mats 62 33
Satellite radio 344 334
AWD 1,632  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear bumper protector   47
Universal garage door opener   56
Class II trailer hitch   195
Options (change) 6,088 2,187
Options (change) 5,502 1,723
Destination 670 645
Total Price $29,813 $30,727
Total Invoice $27,757 $28,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $495
Model Year20092008
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$29,813$30,727
Adjustments for Features0-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,813$30,477
Total Invoice$27,757$28,484
Adjustments for Features0-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,757$28,252

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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 
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,025$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-232

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
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
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287573%
Total Not Requested105027%
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%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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