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Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,635

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $5,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,234

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $4,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusCaliberCaliber
TrimSELSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,980 $17,485 $19,310
Base Invoice $21,127 $16,371 $18,032
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735    
Front side airbags 390 250 250
Antilock brakes (ABS) 600 400  
Sunroof 895 795 795
Driver Convenience Group   760 760
Leather Interior Group   1,045 595
CD changer, in-dash   320 320
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544    
Front side airbags 347 230 230
Antilock brakes (ABS) 534 368  
Sunroof 797 731 731
Driver Convenience Group   699 699
Leather Interior Group   961 547
CD changer, in-dash   294 294
Options (change) 3,620 3,570 2,720
Options (change) 3,222 3,283 2,501
Destination 685 580 580
Total Price $27,285 $21,635 $22,610
Total Invoice $25,034 $20,234 $21,113

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,451
Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusCaliberCaliber
TrimSELSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine153hp V6148hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$27,285$21,635$22,610
Adjustments for Features-3800-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,905$21,635$21,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250
Total Invoice$25,034$20,234$21,113
Adjustments for Features-3490-677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,685$20,234$20,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$202

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year200620082008
ModelTaurusCaliberCaliber
TrimSELSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,125$1,745$2,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-3490-677

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20062008
ModelTaurusCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.5 in103.7 in
Length197.6 in173.8 in
Width73.0 in68.8 in
Height56.1 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.048.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested130066%
Total Not Requested67534%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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