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Ford Mustang vs. Dodge Charger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,540

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $15,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,924

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $16,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMustangMustangCharger
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSRT8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $45,925
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $44,281
Pony Package 995    
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340  
Comfort Package 595 595  
Remote start 345 345  
Xenon HID headlights 920 920  
Rearview camera 240 240  
Rear spoiler   0  
Polished alloy wheels   495  
Pony Package 866    
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036  
Comfort Package 518 518  
Remote start 300 300  
Xenon HID headlights 801 801  
Rearview camera 209 209  
Rear spoiler   0  
Polished alloy wheels   431  
Options (change) 5,435 4,935 0
Options (change) 4,730 4,295 0
Destination 795 795 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $32,540 $39,440 $47,920
Total Invoice $29,924 $36,149 $46,276

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,765
Model Year201220122012
ModelMustangMustangCharger
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSRT8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6412hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/45-20
Total Price$32,540$39,440$47,920
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,540$39,290$43,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,750$0
Total Invoice$29,924$36,149$46,276
Adjustments for Features0-137-4,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,924$36,012$41,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,088$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year201220122012
ModelMustangMustangCharger
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumSRT8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Outside temperature display  $50
Performance meter  $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$945$1,095$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-137-4,587

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122012
ModelMustangCharger
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in120.2 in
Length188.1 in199.9 in
Width73.9 in75.0 in
Height55.6 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested82567%
Total Not Requested40033%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested100094%
Total Not Requested656%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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