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Mazda Tribute vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Tribute vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,928

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $6,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelTributeTributeGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimisSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $20,555 $27,315 $30,245
Grand Touring Package 3,105    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275    
Cargo net 50 50 100
All-weather floor mats 78 78 235
Cargo mat 70 70  
Grand Touring Package 2,896    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220    
Cargo net 40 40 80
All-weather floor mats 62 62 185
Cargo mat 56 56  
Options (change) 3,578 198 335
Options (change) 3,274 158 265
Destination 795 795 850
Total Price $24,928 $28,308 $31,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Tribute i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,418
Model Year201120112018
ModelTributeTributeGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimisSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine171hp I4240hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionM5A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7100, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17
Total Price$24,928$28,308$31,430
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-6,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,928$27,158$25,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,230$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year201120112018
ModelTributeTributeGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimisSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control $150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,440$3,590$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,078-214

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20112018
ModelTributeGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in103.5 in
Length174.9 in179.8 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height67.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,273 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute i

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
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 Requested335573%
Total Not Requested125027%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI SEL

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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