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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: $2,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
ModelForesterTribute
TrimPremiums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $21,925
All Weather Package 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 200
Rear bumper protector 98  
Fog lights 382  
Cargo net 68 50
Universal garage door opener 120 75
All-weather floor mats 81 78
Cargo cover 172  
Class II trailer hitch 619  
Trailer Tow Package   350
Grand Touring Package   2,965
AWD   1,750
All Weather Package 417  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 160
Rear bumper protector 63  
Fog lights 286  
Cargo net 44 40
Universal garage door opener 78 60
All-weather floor mats 52 62
Cargo cover 111  
Class II trailer hitch 464  
Trailer Tow Package   305
Grand Touring Package   2,735
AWD   1,632
Options (change) 2,285 5,468
Options (change) 1,673 4,994
Destination 1,010 650
Total Price $30,690 $28,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Tribute s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,594
Model Year20202008
ModelForesterTribute
TrimPremiums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4200hp V6
TransmissionCVTA4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/70-16
Total Price$30,690$28,043
Adjustments for Features-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,440$28,043

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20202008
ModelForesterTribute
TrimPremiums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,925$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1090

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20202008
ModelForesterTribute
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in103.1 in
Length182.1 in174.9 in
Width71.5 in71.1 in
Height67.5 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,518 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
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 Requested193049%
Total Not Requested200051%

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