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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Tribute Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Tribute Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,033

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $8,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,583

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $8,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITributeTribute
TrimGTIRis
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $19,270 $21,925
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $18,049 $20,524
All-weather floor mats 235 235 78 78
Autobahn Package 6,000      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500    
Grand Touring Package     2,965 2,965
Cargo mat     70 70
All-weather floor mats 185 185 62 62
Autobahn Package 5,760      
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440    
Grand Touring Package     2,766 2,735
Cargo mat     56 56
Options (change) 6,235 1,735 3,113 3,113
Options (change) 5,945 1,625 2,884 2,853
Destination 770 770 650 650
Total Price $31,600 $37,095 $23,033 $25,688
Total Invoice $30,326 $35,602 $21,583 $24,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,992
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,272
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITributeTribute
TrimGTIRis
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4153hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$31,600$37,095$23,033$25,688
Adjustments for Features-2,575-4,5250-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,025$32,570$23,033$24,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$1,705
Total Invoice$30,326$35,602$21,583$24,027
Adjustments for Features-2,471-4,3430-889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,855$31,259$21,583$23,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,404$0$1,555

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTITributeTribute
TrimGTIRis
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,415$6,365$1,840$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$4,525$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,471-4,3430-889

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTITribute
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in103.1 in
Length165.4 in174.9 in
Width70.3 in71.1 in
Height58.3 in68.0 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.3,244 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested180044%
Total Not Requested225056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute i

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Total Requested240561%
Total Not Requested152539%

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Total Requested240561%
Total Not Requested152539%

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