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Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,950

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $18,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,198

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $16,693

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelCaliberTaurusTaurus
TrimSXT PlusLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,730 $37,105 $42,770
Base Invoice $18,199 $35,064 $40,418
Security Group 700    
Driver Convenience Group 550    
Uconnect Voice Command 325    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 50 90 90
Sunroof 845 995 995
Rear spoiler   275  
Polished alloy wheels   695  
Security Group 637    
Driver Convenience Group 501    
Uconnect Voice Command 296    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 46 86 86
Sunroof 769 945 945
Rear spoiler   261  
Polished alloy wheels   660  
Options (change) 2,470 2,055 1,085
Options (change) 2,249 1,952 1,031
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $21,950 $40,035 $44,730
Total Invoice $21,198 $37,891 $42,324

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,115
Model Year201220182018
ModelCaliberTaurusTaurus
TrimSXT PlusLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$21,950$40,035$44,730
Adjustments for Features0-6,950-9,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,950$33,085$35,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,320
Total Invoice$21,198$37,891$42,324
Adjustments for Features0-6,578-8,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,198$31,313$33,501
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,188

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220182018
ModelCaliberTaurusTaurus
TrimSXT PlusLimitedSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,920$8,870$11,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,950$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,578-8,823

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122018
ModelCaliberTaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in112.9 in
Length173.8 in202.9 in
Width68.8 in76.2 in
Height60.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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