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Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Challenger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Challenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,635

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $8,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,736

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $7,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelTaurusTaurusChallengerChallenger
TrimSESELR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,830 $22,980 $30,220 $39,970
Base Invoice $19,400 $21,127 $28,170 $37,047
Safety and Security Package 995 995    
Preferred Equipment Group 965 1,735    
Front buckets 125      
CD player 150      
Sunroof 895 895 950 950
Leather seating surfaces 895      
Heated mirrors 95 35    
Quick Order Package J     1,935  
Safety and Security Package 886 886    
Preferred Equipment Group 840 1,544    
Front buckets 112      
CD player 134      
Sunroof 797 797 846 846
Leather seating surfaces 797      
Heated mirrors 85 31    
Quick Order Package J     1,722  
Options (change) 4,120 3,660 2,885 950
Options (change) 3,651 3,258 2,568 846
Destination 685 685 725 725
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $25,635 $27,325 $33,830 $43,345
Total Invoice $23,736 $25,070 $31,463 $40,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,769
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelTaurusTaurusChallengerChallenger
TrimSESELR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine153hp V6153hp V6372hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$25,635$27,325$33,830$43,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-2,105-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,635$26,070$31,725$39,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0$7,390
Total Invoice$23,736$25,070$31,463$40,318
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-1,958-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,736$23,919$29,505$36,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$183$0$6,878

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelTaurusTaurusChallengerChallenger
TrimSESELR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Hood scoop  $100$100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player $50  
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass   $0
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display   $50
Performance meter   $150
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,870$3,125$3,975$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$2,105$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-1,958-3,935

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20062009
ModelTaurusChallenger
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.5 in116.0 in
Length197.6 in197.7 in
Width73.0 in75.7 in
Height56.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

Quick Order Package J
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

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