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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: $23,083

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $5,067

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,623

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $5,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelTributeTributeGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trimis1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $19,270 $21,925 $26,995 $27,995 $29,345 $30,345
Base Invoice $18,049 $20,524 $25,915 $26,875 $28,171 $29,131
Grand Touring Package 2,965 2,965        
Cargo net 50 50 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 78 78 235 235 235 235
Cargo mat 70 70        
Grand Touring Package 2,766 2,735        
Cargo net 40 40 80 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 62 62 185 185 185 185
Cargo mat 56 56        
Options (change) 3,163 3,163 335 335 335 335
Options (change) 2,924 2,893 265 265 265 265
Destination 650 650 820 820 820 820
Total Price $23,083 $25,738 $28,150 $29,150 $30,500 $31,500
Total Invoice $21,623 $24,067 $27,000 $27,960 $29,256 $30,216

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,367
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,787
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelTributeTributeGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trimis1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine153hp I4200hp V6170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D
TransmissionM5A4T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$23,083$25,738$28,150$29,150$30,500$31,500
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,700-1,650-4,175-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,083$24,788$25,450$27,500$26,325$28,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,705$0$2,050$875$2,925
Total Invoice$21,623$24,067$27,000$27,960$29,256$30,216
Adjustments for Features0-888-2,590-1,583-4,005-2,998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,623$23,179$24,410$26,377$25,251$27,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,556$0$1,967$841$2,808

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelTributeTributeGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trimis1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
4-speed automatic $800    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual   $150 $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$3,590$4,540$6,290$5,240$7,765$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,700$1,650$4,175$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-888-2,590-1,583-4,005-2,998

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082015
ModelTributeGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.1 in103.5 in
Length174.9 in179.6 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height68.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,244 lb.3,064 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 Room53.4 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
29.2 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute i

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested188048%
Total Not Requested205052%

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested188048%
Total Not Requested205052%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SE

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SE

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

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

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI SEL

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

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