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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: $29,950

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $8,369

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,667

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $7,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.0XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $23,200
Base Invoice $33,675 $21,703
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 230
Roof rack crossbars 181  
Cargo net 68 35
All-weather floor mats 81 60
Universal garage door opener 120 70
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Trailer Tow Package   350
Package 3   2,595
Side curtain airbags   565
Rear spoiler   325
Satellite radio   430
AWD   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 185
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Cargo net 44 28
All-weather floor mats 52 48
Universal garage door opener 78 55
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Trailer Tow Package   305
Package 3   2,258
Side curtain airbags   492
Rear spoiler   260
Satellite radio   344
AWD   1,399
Options (change) 1,314 6,160
Options (change) 913 5,374
Destination 915 590
Total Price $38,319 $29,950
Total Invoice $35,503 $27,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63
Model Year20182006
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.0XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4200hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG19/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/70-16
Total Price$38,319$29,950
Adjustments for Features-8,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,794$29,950
Total Invoice$35,503$27,667
Adjustments for Features-7,8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,604$27,667

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20182006
ModelForesterTribute
Trim2.0XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
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 $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$13,175$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8990

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20182006
ModelForesterTribute
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length180.9 in174.4 in
Width70.7 in72.0 in
Height66.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,487 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft329.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft366.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252582%
Total Not Requested55018%

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