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Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,600

Dodge Avenger SXT   
Difference: $2,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,806

Dodge Avenger SXT   
Difference: $2,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelAvengerAvengerTaurus
TrimSXTR/TSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,570 $24,220 $22,980
Base Invoice $19,043 $22,328 $21,127
Premium Convenience Group 940 1,235  
Leather Interior Group 925    
Sport Appearance Group 310    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Floor mats 30 30  
Sunroof 775 775 895
Leather seating surfaces   525  
Rear spoiler   0  
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Front side airbags     390
Antilock brakes (ABS)     600
Heated mirrors     35
Premium Convenience Group 865 1,136  
Leather Interior Group 851    
Sport Appearance Group 285    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Floor mats 28 28  
Sunroof 713 713 797
Leather seating surfaces   483  
Rear spoiler   0  
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Front side airbags     347
Antilock brakes (ABS)     534
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 3,340 2,565 3,655
Options (change) 3,073 2,360 3,253
Destination 690 690 685
Total Price $24,600 $27,475 $27,320
Total Invoice $22,806 $25,378 $25,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Avenger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,316
Model Year200820082006
ModelAvengerAvengerTaurus
TrimSXTR/TSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4235hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionA4T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$24,600$27,475$27,320
Adjustments for Features-1,140-2,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,460$25,410$27,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0
Total Invoice$22,806$25,378$25,065
Adjustments for Features-1,057-1,9070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,749$23,471$25,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,722$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082006
ModelAvengerAvengerTaurus
TrimSXTR/TSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 $800
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,015$3,940$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$2,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,057-1,9070

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
ModelAvengerTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.9 in108.5 in
Length190.9 in197.6 in
Width71.8 in73.0 in
Height58.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,356 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger SXT

Premium Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Compass0No
Interior air filter0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Cargo organizer100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Total Requested53073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested105076%
Total Not Requested32524%
Sport Appearance Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger R/T

Premium Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Remote start150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Interior air filter0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Cargo organizer100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Total Requested33038%
Total Not Requested55062%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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