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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: $30,163

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $5,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,037

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $4,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.0XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $23,055
Base Invoice $30,836 $21,585
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 275
Rear bumper protector 92  
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 87 50
All-weather floor mats 72 78
Remote start 436 350
Class II trailer hitch 622  
Universal garage door opener 74  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Trailer Tow Package   350
Grand Touring Package   2,830
Satellite radio   430
Roof rails   325
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 220
Rear bumper protector 59  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 56 40
All-weather floor mats 46 62
Remote start 328 280
Class II trailer hitch 466  
Universal garage door opener 48  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Trailer Tow Package   305
Grand Touring Package   2,639
Satellite radio   344
Roof rails   260
AWD   1,632
Options (change) 1,962 6,438
Options (change) 1,366 5,782
Destination 825 670
Total Price $35,782 $30,163
Total Invoice $33,027 $28,037

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,929
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,584
Model Year20142009
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.0XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4240hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$35,782$30,163
Adjustments for Features-3,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,092$30,163
Total Invoice$33,027$28,037
Adjustments for Features-3,4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,621$28,037

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.0XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control $25
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,115$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4060

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20142009
ModelForesterTribute
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length180.9 in174.9 in
Width70.7 in71.1 in
Height66.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,567 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
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 Requested307578%
Total Not Requested85022%

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