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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: $21,950

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $19,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,198

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $16,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelTaurusCaliberCaliber
TrimSHOSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,155 $18,765 $18,730
Base Invoice $35,025 $18,232 $18,199
Package 401A 2,000    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 50 50
Remote start 425    
Uconnect Voice Command   325 325
Driver Convenience Group   550 550
Security Group   750 700
Sunroof   845 845
Package 401A 1,740    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 83 46 46
Remote start 398    
Uconnect Voice Command   296 296
Driver Convenience Group   501 501
Security Group   683 637
Sunroof   769 769
Options (change) 2,520 2,520 2,470
Options (change) 2,221 2,295 2,249
Destination 795 750 750
Total Price $41,470 $22,035 $21,950
Total Invoice $38,041 $21,277 $21,198

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,960
Model Year201220122012
ModelTaurusCaliberCaliber
TrimSHOSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTM5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$41,470$22,035$21,950
Adjustments for Features-7,275-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,195$21,135$21,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$815
Total Invoice$38,041$21,277$21,198
Adjustments for Features-6,673-8690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,368$20,408$21,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$790

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201220122012
ModelTaurusCaliberCaliber
TrimSHOSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,270$2,895$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,275$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,673-8690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in103.7 in
Length202.9 in173.8 in
Width76.2 in68.8 in
Height60.7 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.147.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90045%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%

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