2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid

2009 Mazda Tribute Hybrid Price Range: $29,175 - $33,445

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Mazda Tribute Hybrid to the dealership as the typical SUV. Regarding fuel economy, the Mazda Tribute Hybrid bests the typical SUV. The typical SUV will tax your gas budget significantly more than the Tribute Hybrid will. As far as MSRP, the typical SUV costs considerably more than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid. The Mazda Tribute Hybrid will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the average SUV.

Utility
The typical SUV will quite certainly prove handier than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The typical SUV outpulls the Mazda Tribute Hybrid by a sizeable margin.

Convenience
You will have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the typical SUV than with the Tribute Hybrid.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Mazda Tribute Hybrid offers a bit more head room than the average SUV, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The typical SUV is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid.

Dimensions
The typical SUV is significantly more bulky than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical SUV than the Tribute Hybrid because of its larger tank. The Mazda Tribute Hybrid and the typical SUV compete for the same parking spaces. The Tribute Hybrid's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the typical SUV is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the typical SUV packs quite a punch and will knock the Mazda Tribute Hybrid down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the average SUV and the Mazda Tribute Hybrid definitely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The typical SUV has a bigger engine than the Mazda Tribute Hybrid. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the average SUV will have picked up and gone by the time the Mazda Tribute Hybrid finally gets moving.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Tribute Hybrid isn't quite as generous as the typical SUV's.