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Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $7,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $6,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelChargerChargerTaurus
TrimR/TSRT8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,030 $35,320 $22,980
Base Invoice $27,697 $32,893 $21,127
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Electronics Convenience Group 630    
Protection Group 590    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Convenience Group II 1,005    
Sunroof 950 950 895
SRT Option Group I   675  
Side curtain airbags   390  
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Heated mirrors     35
CD changer, in-dash 368    
Electronics Convenience Group 580    
Protection Group 543    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
Convenience Group II 925    
Sunroof 874 874 797
SRT Option Group I   621  
Side curtain airbags   359  
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Heated mirrors     31
Options (change) 3,935 2,015 3,660
Options (change) 3,621 1,854 3,258
Destination 675 675 685
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $34,640 $40,110 $27,325
Total Invoice $31,993 $37,522 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,877
Model Year200620062006
ModelChargerChargerTaurus
TrimR/TSRT8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8425hp V8153hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20215/60-16
Total Price$34,640$40,110$27,325
Adjustments for Features-2,215-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,425$38,395$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,970$0
Total Invoice$31,993$37,522$25,070
Adjustments for Features-2,046-1,6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,947$35,918$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,971$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200620062006
ModelChargerChargerTaurus
TrimR/TSRT8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player$50 $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,765$4,265$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,046-1,6040

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20062006
ModelChargerTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in108.5 in
Length200.1 in197.6 in
Width74.5 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested25053%
Total Not Requested22547%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350No
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50054%
Total Not Requested42546%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

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%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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