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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: $37,905

Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track   
Difference: $6,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,875

Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track   
Difference: $4,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelChargerChargerChargerTaurus
TrimR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $33,995 $45,925 $37,770
Base Invoice $28,725 $32,285 $44,281 $34,663
Max Package 6,200      
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Rear spoiler 295      
Driver Confidence Group   995 745  
Adaptive Cruise Group   925 795  
Package 402B       2,800
Navigation system       1,450
Adaptive cruise control       1,195
Remote start       395
Max Package 5,518      
Sunroof 886 886 886  
Rear spoiler 263      
Driver Confidence Group   886 663  
Adaptive Cruise Group   823 708  
Package 402B       2,436
Navigation system       1,262
Adaptive cruise control       1,040
Remote start       344
Options (change) 7,490 2,915 2,535 5,840
Options (change) 6,667 2,595 2,257 5,082
Destination 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $38,480 $37,905 $50,455 $44,435
Total Invoice $36,387 $35,875 $48,533 $40,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,644
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelChargerChargerChargerTaurus
TrimR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)552, 11276, 6900, 19390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20255/45-19
Total Price$38,480$37,905$50,455$44,435
Adjustments for Features0-100-940-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,480$37,805$49,515$43,180
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$11,710$0
Total Invoice$36,387$35,875$48,533$40,570
Adjustments for Features0-95-904-1,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,387$35,780$47,629$39,424
Cost Above Minimum$607$0$11,849$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelChargerChargerChargerTaurus
TrimR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8SHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Performance meter  $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,590$3,690$4,530$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$940$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-95-904-1,146

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122010
ModelChargerTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in112.9 in
Length199.9 in202.9 in
Width75.0 in76.2 in
Height58.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Max Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested447570%
Total Not Requested187530%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested257582%
Total Not Requested57518%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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