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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,043

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $1,943

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,168

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $1,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $21,925
Base Invoice $26,005 $20,524
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 200
Cargo net 46 50
Universal garage door opener 87 75
All-weather floor mats 55 78
Class II trailer hitch 295  
4-speed automatic 800  
Grand Touring Package   2,965
Trailer Tow Package   350
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 160
Cargo net 30 40
Universal garage door opener 56 60
All-weather floor mats 33 62
Class II trailer hitch 192  
4-speed automatic 728  
Grand Touring Package   2,735
Trailer Tow Package   305
AWD   1,632
Options (change) 1,466 5,468
Options (change) 1,158 4,994
Destination 625 650
Total Price $29,986 $28,043
Total Invoice $27,788 $26,168

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,123
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,788
Model Year20062008
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4200hp V6
TransmissionA4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/70-16
Total Price$29,986$28,043
Adjustments for Features0-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,986$27,863
Total Invoice$27,788$26,168
Adjustments for Features0-168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,788$26,000

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20062008
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,970$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-168

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20062008
ModelForesterTribute
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in103.1 in
Length176.6 in174.9 in
Width68.3 in71.1 in
Height65.0 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,518 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft366.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 rack300Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested312580%
Total Not Requested80520%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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