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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: $4,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $4,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelChargerChargerChargerTaurus
TrimSXTR/TSRT8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,545 $31,615 $37,215 $22,980
Base Invoice $24,641 $29,204 $34,679 $21,127
Quick Order Package H 2,375      
Protection Group 1,110 1,185    
Sunroof 950 950 950 895
SRT Option Group I     860  
Side curtain airbags     590  
Safety and Security Package       995
Preferred Equipment Group       1,735
Heated mirrors       35
Quick Order Package H 2,185      
Protection Group 1,021 1,090    
Sunroof 874 874 874 797
SRT Option Group I     791  
Side curtain airbags     543  
Safety and Security Package       886
Preferred Equipment Group       1,544
Heated mirrors       31
Options (change) 4,435 2,135 2,400 3,660
Options (change) 4,080 1,964 2,208 3,258
Destination 700 700 700 685
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $31,680 $34,450 $42,415 $27,325
Total Invoice $29,421 $31,868 $39,687 $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: $2,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,740
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelChargerChargerChargerTaurus
TrimSXTR/TSRT8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6340hp V8425hp V8153hp V6
TransmissionA4T5T5A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/45-20215/60-16
Total Price$31,680$34,450$42,415$27,325
Adjustments for Features-1,735-2,090-2,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$32,360$40,215$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,415$10,270$0
Total Invoice$29,421$31,868$39,687$25,070
Adjustments for Features-1,611-1,933-2,0590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,810$29,935$37,628$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$9,818$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelChargerChargerChargerTaurus
TrimSXTR/TSRT8SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  $800
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)  $0 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125 
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Tires, self-sealing$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,235$4,590$4,700$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$2,090$2,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,611-1,933-2,0590

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082006
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 SXT

Quick Order Package H
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
225/60HR18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested172555%
Total Not Requested142545%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested57553%
Total Not Requested50047%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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 player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%

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