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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: $31,360

Mazda Tribute Hybrid   
Difference: $2,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920202020
ModelTributeForesterForester
TrimHybridLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,175 $31,095 $34,595
Grand Touring Package Hybrid 2,520    
Navigation system 1,995 1,350  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Rear bumper protector   98 98
Grand Touring Package Hybrid 2,350    
Navigation system 1,736 1,156  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Rear bumper protector   63 63
Options (change) 4,515 1,693 343
Options (change) 4,086 1,377 221
Destination 670 1,010 1,010
Gas Tax -3,000 0 0
Total Price $31,360 $33,798 $35,948

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,117
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,109
Model Year200920202020
ModelTributeForesterForester
TrimHybridLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4 H182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,360$33,798$35,948
Adjustments for Features0-4,645-8,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,360$29,153$27,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920202020
ModelTributeForesterForester
TrimHybridLimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$2,995$7,640$11,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,645$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-328-298

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092020
ModelTributeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in105.1 in
Length174.9 in182.1 in
Width71.1 in71.5 in
Height68.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,292 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute Hybrid

Grand Touring Package Hybrid
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Compass0Yes
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 Requested285084%
Total Not Requested55016%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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