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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: $3,979

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,168

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $3,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.5 XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $21,925
Base Invoice $28,084 $20,524
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 200
Rear bumper protector 78  
Cargo net 48 50
Universal garage door opener 93 75
All-weather floor mats 69 78
Cargo cover 166  
Class II trailer hitch 468  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Grand Touring Package   2,965
Trailer Tow Package   350
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 160
Rear bumper protector 51  
Cargo net 31 40
Universal garage door opener 61 60
All-weather floor mats 39 62
Cargo cover 108  
Class II trailer hitch 351  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Grand Touring Package   2,735
Trailer Tow Package   305
AWD   1,632
Options (change) 1,302 5,468
Options (change) 878 4,994
Destination 725 650
Total Price $32,022 $28,043
Total Invoice $29,687 $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: $1,344
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,076
Model Year20112008
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.5 XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4200hp V6
TransmissionT4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/70-16
Total Price$32,022$28,043
Adjustments for Features-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,387$28,043
Total Invoice$29,687$26,168
Adjustments for Features-2,4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,244$26,168

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20112008
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.5 XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$7,060$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4430

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20112008
ModelForesterTribute
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in103.1 in
Length179.5 in174.9 in
Width70.1 in71.1 in
Height65.9 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,518 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft366.2 ft3

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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-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested290074%
Total Not Requested103026%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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