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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: $8,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,168

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $7,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.0XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $21,925
Base Invoice $31,569 $20,524
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 200
Rear bumper protector 95  
Cargo net 90 50
Universal garage door opener 76 75
All-weather floor mats 72 78
Cargo cover 182  
Class II trailer hitch 634  
Roof rack crossbars 199  
Grand Touring Package   2,965
Trailer Tow Package   350
AWD   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 160
Rear bumper protector 61  
Cargo net 58 40
Universal garage door opener 49 60
All-weather floor mats 46 62
Cargo cover 118  
Class II trailer hitch 475  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Grand Touring Package   2,735
Trailer Tow Package   305
AWD   1,632
Options (change) 1,547 5,468
Options (change) 1,053 4,994
Destination 850 650
Total Price $36,192 $28,043
Total Invoice $33,472 $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: $3,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,239
Model Year20162008
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.0XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4200hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$36,192$28,043
Adjustments for Features-4,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,797$28,043
Total Invoice$33,472$26,168
Adjustments for Features-4,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,407$26,168

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20162008
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.0XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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$8,695$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20162008
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.3,518 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
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 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 windows275Yes
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested300076%
Total Not Requested93024%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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