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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: $8,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,875

Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track   
Difference: $7,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelChargerChargerTaurus
TrimR/TR/T Road and TrackSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $33,995 $39,300
Base Invoice $28,725 $32,285 $36,254
Max Package 6,200    
Rear spoiler 295    
Sunroof 995 995 995
Driver Confidence Group   995  
Adaptive Cruise Group   925  
Multicontour seats     595
Package 302A / 402A     3,000
Navigation system     795
Adaptive cruise control     1,195
Max Package 5,518    
Rear spoiler 263    
Sunroof 886 886 888
Driver Confidence Group   886  
Adaptive Cruise Group   823  
Multicontour seats     531
Package 302A / 402A     2,678
Navigation system     710
Adaptive cruise control     1,067
Options (change) 7,490 2,915 6,580
Options (change) 6,667 2,595 5,874
Destination 995 995 795
Total Price $38,480 $37,905 $46,675
Total Invoice $36,387 $35,875 $42,923

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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: $5,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,209
Model Year201220122013
ModelChargerChargerTaurus
TrimR/TR/T Road and TrackSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine370hp V8370hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)552, 11276, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20255/45-19
Total Price$38,480$37,905$46,675
Adjustments for Features0-100-3,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,480$37,805$43,485
Cost Above Minimum$675$0$0
Total Invoice$36,387$35,875$42,923
Adjustments for Features0-95-2,934
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,387$35,780$39,989
Cost Above Minimum$607$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220122013
ModelChargerChargerTaurus
TrimR/TR/T Road and TrackSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,365$2,465$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-95-2,934

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,253 lb.4,343 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 wheel100Yes
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, power100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested512581%
Total Not Requested122519%

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 wheel100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140048%
Total Not Requested152552%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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