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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: $25,225

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $7,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,564

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $6,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelCaliberCaliberTaurus
TrimR/TSRT4Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,295 $24,840 $27,620
Base Invoice $19,026 $23,208 $25,388
Security Group 1,875 1,485  
Leather Interior Group 595 695  
Driver Convenience Group 335    
Sunroof 795 795 895
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 700   695
Polished alloy wheels   400  
Navigation system     1,995
Satellite radio     195
Stability control     495
Security Group 1,706 1,351  
Leather Interior Group 541 632  
Driver Convenience Group 301    
Sunroof 723 723 779
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 637   605
Polished alloy wheels   364  
Navigation system     1,736
Satellite radio     170
Stability control     431
Options (change) 4,300 3,375 4,275
Options (change) 3,908 3,070 3,721
Destination 630 630 800
Total Price $25,225 $28,845 $32,695
Total Invoice $23,564 $26,908 $29,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,865
Model Year200920092008
ModelCaliberCaliberTaurus
TrimR/TSRT4Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4285hp I4263hp V6
TransmissionM5M6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$25,225$28,845$32,695
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,175$28,845$30,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,670$0
Total Invoice$23,564$26,908$29,909
Adjustments for Features-9810-2,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,583$26,908$27,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920092008
ModelCaliberCaliberTaurus
TrimR/TSRT4Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 $600
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,835$1,785$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments-9810-2,461

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelCaliberTaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in112.9 in
Length173.8 in200.4 in
Width68.8 in74.5 in
Height60.4 in61.5 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested180085%
Total Not Requested31515%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested14010%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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