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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: $33,470

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,582

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $3,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelChargerChargerTaurus
TrimR/TSRT8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,160 $38,970 $27,620
Base Invoice $29,901 $36,098 $25,388
Protection Group 1,185    
uconnect gps 1,240    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,460 1,460  
Side curtain airbags   590  
SRT Option Group III   1,635  
Limited Convenience Package     475
Navigation system     1,995
Remote start     395
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     995
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695
Stability control     495
Protection Group 1,055    
uconnect gps 1,104    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,299 1,299  
Side curtain airbags   525  
SRT Option Group III   1,455  
Limited Convenience Package     413
Navigation system     1,736
Remote start     343
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     866
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     605
Stability control     431
Options (change) 3,885 3,685 5,050
Options (change) 3,458 3,279 4,394
Destination 750 750 800
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0
Total Price $36,795 $45,105 $33,470
Total Invoice $34,109 $41,827 $30,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,559
Model Year200920092008
ModelChargerChargerTaurus
TrimR/TSRT8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine368hp V8425hp V8263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20225/55-18
Total Price$36,795$45,105$33,470
Adjustments for Features0-175-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,795$44,930$33,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,135$0
Total Invoice$34,109$41,827$30,582
Adjustments for Features0-162-32
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,109$41,665$30,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,556$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920092008
ModelChargerChargerTaurus
TrimR/TSRT8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)$0$0 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Satellite TV$400$400 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,090$4,265$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$35
Value of Feature Adjustments0-162-32

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092008
ModelChargerTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in112.9 in
Length200.1 in200.4 in
Width74.5 in74.5 in
Height58.2 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%
uconnect gps
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested26551%
Total Not Requested25049%

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