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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: $21,960

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $2,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,208

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $1,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelCaliberTaurusTaurus
TrimSXTSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $20,830 $22,980
Base Invoice $18,232 $19,400 $21,127
Driver Convenience Group 550    
Security Group 750    
Power driver seat 300    
Sunroof 845 895 895
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Preferred Equipment Group   965  
Front buckets   125  
Heated mirrors   95 35
CD player   150  
Driver Convenience Group 501    
Security Group 683    
Power driver seat 273    
Sunroof 769 797 797
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Preferred Equipment Group   840  
Front buckets   112  
Heated mirrors   85 31
CD player   134  
Options (change) 2,445 3,225 1,925
Options (change) 2,226 2,854 1,714
Destination 750 685 685
Total Price $21,960 $24,740 $25,590
Total Invoice $21,208 $22,939 $23,526

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,435
Model Year201220062006
ModelCaliberTaurusTaurus
TrimSXTSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionCVTA4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$21,960$24,740$25,590
Adjustments for Features-2,8000-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,160$24,740$25,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$21,208$22,939$23,526
Adjustments for Features-2,7040-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,504$22,939$23,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$422

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220062006
ModelCaliberTaurusTaurus
TrimSXTSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,145$1,345$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,800$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7040-165

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Taurus features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122006
ModelCaliberTaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in108.5 in
Length173.8 in197.6 in
Width68.8 in73.0 in
Height60.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.4 ft317.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35040%
Total Not Requested52560%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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