I have found that the clientelle for the CR-V are the dikes and faggots! I have driven both and the CR-V is too car like and they only offer a 3/36,000 mile warranty! Whereas, Mazda offers a 4/50,000 mile warranty! The Tribute is the sister to the Ford Escape but a few G's less outta the pocket book! Also, the Tribute looks a lot nicer! If you wanna get the most bang for your buck, get the ES V-6 with the leather, moonroof, in-dash CD-Changer, etc! SWEET RIDE DUDE!