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

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Mazda Tribute vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,850

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $335

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,763

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $1,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelTributeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,200 $27,030 $29,970
Base Invoice $21,703 $25,948 $28,772
Package 3 2,595    
Side curtain airbags 565    
Rear spoiler 325    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 35 100 100
All-weather floor mats 60 235 235
Cargo mat 50    
Package 3 2,258    
Side curtain airbags 492    
Rear spoiler 260    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 28 80 80
All-weather floor mats 48 185 185
Cargo mat 40    
Options (change) 4,060 335 335
Options (change) 3,470 265 265
Destination 590 820 820
Total Price $27,850 $28,185 $31,125
Total Invoice $25,763 $27,033 $29,857

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $591
Model Year200620172017
ModelTributeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine200hp V6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$27,850$28,185$31,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,940-4,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,850$26,245$26,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365
Total Invoice$25,763$27,033$29,857
Adjustments for Features0-1,861-4,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,763$25,172$25,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$354

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620172017
ModelTributeGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimsSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,750$6,690$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,940$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,861-4,331

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062017
ModelTributeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in103.5 in
Length174.4 in179.6 in
Width72.0 in70.8 in
Height67.7 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,193 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested147548%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL

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

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