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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Tribute Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Tribute Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,358

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $9,042

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,843

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $8,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPassatPassatTributeTribute
TrimLuxVR6is
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $39,200 $19,270 $21,925
Base Invoice $29,222 $36,669 $18,049 $20,524
All-weather floor mats 185 185 78 78
Heated front seats 225 225    
Grand Touring Package     2,965 2,965
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Cargo net     50 50
Cargo mat     70 70
Universal garage door opener     75 75
All-weather floor mats 145 145 62 62
Heated front seats 199 199    
Grand Touring Package     2,766 2,735
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Cargo net     40 40
Cargo mat     56 56
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Options (change) 410 410 3,438 3,438
Options (change) 344 344 3,144 3,113
Destination 690 690 650 650
Total Price $32,400 $40,300 $23,358 $26,013
Total Invoice $30,256 $37,703 $21,843 $24,287

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Tribute

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,797
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,449
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPassatPassatTributeTribute
TrimLuxVR6is
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4280hp V6153hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8600, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18235/70-16235/70-16
Total Price$32,400$40,300$23,358$26,013
Adjustments for Features-4,245-6,6500-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,155$33,650$23,358$25,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,495$0$1,705
Total Invoice$30,256$37,703$21,843$24,287
Adjustments for Features-3,964-6,2210-887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,292$31,482$21,843$23,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,190$0$1,557

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPassatPassatTributeTribute
TrimLuxVR6is
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,525$7,930$1,280$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$6,650$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,964-6,2210-887

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Mazda Tribute

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatTribute
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in103.1 in
Length188.0 in174.9 in
Width71.7 in71.1 in
Height59.7 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,244 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute i

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, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested300576%
Total Not Requested92524%

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, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested300576%
Total Not Requested92524%

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