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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: $30,493

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $6,144

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,486

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $5,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,165 $33,795
Base Invoice $25,417 $31,569
Trailer Tow Package 350  
All-weather floor mats 78 72
Cargo net 50 90
Remote start 350 445
AWD 1,750  
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
Roof rack crossbars   199
Class II trailer hitch   634
Trailer Tow Package 305  
All-weather floor mats 62 46
Cargo net 40 58
Remote start 280 333
AWD 1,632  
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
Roof rack crossbars   117
Class II trailer hitch   475
Options (change) 2,578 1,992
Options (change) 2,319 1,386
Destination 750 850
Total Price $30,493 $36,637
Total Invoice $28,486 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,499
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,956
Model Year20102016
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionA6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$30,493$36,637
Adjustments for Features0-3,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,493$32,992
Total Invoice$28,486$33,805
Adjustments for Features0-3,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,486$30,442

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
ModelTributeForester
Trims2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,525$8,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,363

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102016
ModelTributeForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length174.9 in180.9 in
Width71.1 in70.7 in
Height67.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,555 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.1 ft374.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

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 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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