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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: $30,163

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $2,673

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,037

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $2,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,055 $29,895
Base Invoice $21,585 $27,992
Grand Touring Package 2,830  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 185
Trailer Tow Package 350  
Roof rails 325  
Cargo net 50 48
All-weather floor mats 78 69
Remote start 350 432
Satellite radio 430 432
AWD 1,750  
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Cargo cover   166
Roof rack crossbars   195
Class II trailer hitch   468
Grand Touring Package 2,639  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 120
Trailer Tow Package 305  
Roof rails 260  
Cargo net 40 31
All-weather floor mats 62 39
Remote start 280 324
Satellite radio 344 324
AWD 1,632  
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Cargo cover   108
Roof rack crossbars   117
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 6,438 2,166
Options (change) 5,782 1,526
Destination 670 775
Total Price $30,163 $32,836
Total Invoice $28,037 $30,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $458
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $213
Model Year20092012
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$30,163$32,836
Adjustments for Features0-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,163$30,621
Total Invoice$28,037$30,293
Adjustments for Features0-2,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,037$28,250

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,550$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,043

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelTributeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.0 in
Length174.9 in179.5 in
Width71.1 in70.1 in
Height68.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,567 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft368.3 ft3

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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 wheel125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested307578%
Total Not Requested85022%
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 Touring

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

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