2011 Mazda Tribute

At a Glance

Pricing $20,555 - $29,065
Drive Types FWD, AWD
Engines 2.5l I4, 3.0l V6
Transmissions A6, M5
Fuel Economy 18-23 (city), 23-28 (highway)

The Mazda Tribute is the overlooked counterpart to the popular Ford Escape. Despite slightly different styling, the Tribute shares a 2.3L I-4 or 3.0L V-6 with the Escape. The 2.3L offers a 5-speed manual standard on the FWD model. Both engines are available with a 6-speed automatic and 4WD. All trim levels get standard Roll Stability Control (RSC) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC). Options include heated leather seats, DVD entertainment system, 16-inch alloy wheels, and a towing package. As the Tribute is essentially a restyled Escape, there really is no compelling reason to prefer it to its Ford cousin.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Tribute i Sport 2.5l I4 (171-bhp) M5 FWD $20,555
Tribute i Sport 2.5l I4 (171-bhp) A6 FWD $22,595
Tribute i Sport 2.5l I4 (171-bhp) A6 AWD $24,350
Tribute i Touring 2.5l I4 (171-bhp) A6 FWD $23,740
Tribute i Touring 2.5l I4 (171-bhp) A6 AWD $25,495
Tribute i Grand Touring 2.5l I4 (171-bhp) A6 FWD $25,700
Tribute i Grand Touring 2.5l I4 (171-bhp) A6 AWD $27,455
Tribute s Grand Touring 3.0l V6 (240-bhp) A6 FWD $27,315
Tribute s Grand Touring 3.0l V6 (240-bhp) A6 AWD $29,065