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Dodge Magnum vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Magnum vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,470

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,582

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $4,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMagnumMagnumTaurus
TrimR/TSRT8Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,780 $38,105 $27,620
Base Invoice $29,367 $35,495 $25,388
Protection Group 1,100    
Popular Equipment Group 1,665    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 890    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,595 1,150  
Side curtain airbags   590  
SRT Option Group III   1,285  
SRT Option Group I   920  
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 1,012    
Popular Equipment Group 1,532    
MyGig Infotainment System with nav 819    
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,467 1,058  
Side curtain airbags   543  
SRT Option Group III   1,182  
SRT Option Group I   846  
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) 5,250 3,945 5,050
Options (change) 4,830 3,629 4,394
Destination 675 675 800
Total Price $37,705 $42,725 $33,470
Total Invoice $34,872 $39,799 $30,582

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,351
Model Year200820082008
ModelMagnumMagnumTaurus
TrimR/TSRT8Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine340hp 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$37,705$42,725$33,470
Adjustments for Features-1,015-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,690$42,625$33,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,935$0
Total Invoice$34,872$39,799$30,582
Adjustments for Features-939-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,933$39,706$30,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,773$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082008
ModelMagnumMagnumTaurus
TrimR/TSRT8Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr 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 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$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  
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  
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 $600
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,030$4,115$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-939-930

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Magnum vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082008
ModelMagnumTaurus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in112.9 in
Length197.7 in200.4 in
Width74.1 in74.5 in
Height58.3 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,897 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.2 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.6 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum R/T

Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested97580%
Total Not Requested25020%
MyGig Infotainment System with nav
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Dodge Magnum SRT8

SRT Option Group III
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested57585%
Total Not Requested10015%

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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