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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: $36,980

Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track   
Difference: $8,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,052

Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track   
Difference: $7,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelChargerChargerTaurus
TrimR/TR/T Road and TrackSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $33,995 $42,520
Base Invoice $28,725 $32,285 $40,182
Max Package 6,200    
Rear spoiler 295    
Sunroof 995 995 995
Driver Confidence Group   995  
Navigation system     795
Max Package 5,518    
Rear spoiler 263    
Sunroof 886 886 945
Driver Confidence Group   886  
Navigation system     755
Options (change) 7,490 1,990 1,790
Options (change) 6,667 1,772 1,700
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $38,480 $36,980 $45,185
Total Invoice $36,387 $35,052 $42,757

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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: $5,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,443
Model Year201220122017
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 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)552, 11276, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$38,480$36,980$45,185
Adjustments for Features-6500-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,830$36,980$42,795
Cost Above Minimum$850$0$0
Total Invoice$36,387$35,052$42,757
Adjustments for Features-6150-2,262
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,772$35,052$40,495
Cost Above Minimum$720$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201220122017
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
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
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,590$2,940$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments-6150-2,262

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122017
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 control450No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested432568%
Total Not Requested202532%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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