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Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $27,325 Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| Difference: $5,555 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070 Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| Difference: $6,291 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | Charger | Charger | Charger | Charger |
| Trim | SEL | SXT | R/T | R/T Road and Track | SRT8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $22,980 | $28,595 | $29,995 | $33,995 | $45,925 |
| Base Invoice | $21,127 | $27,437 | $28,725 | $32,285 | $44,281 |
| Safety and Security Package | 995 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,735 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 35 | ||||
| Sunroof | 895 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Plus Package | 2,000 | 2,000 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 295 | 295 | |||
| Safety and Security Package | 886 | ||||
| Preferred Equipment Group | 1,544 | ||||
| Heated mirrors | 31 | ||||
| Sunroof | 797 | 886 | 886 | 886 | 886 |
| Plus Package | 1,780 | 1,780 | |||
| Rear spoiler | 263 | 263 | |||
| Options (change) | 3,660 | 3,290 | 3,290 | 995 | 995 |
| Options (change) | 3,258 | 2,929 | 2,929 | 886 | 886 |
| Destination | 685 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $32,880 | $34,280 | $35,985 | $48,915 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $31,361 | $32,649 | $34,166 | $47,162 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,725 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,638 | |||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | Charger | Charger | Charger | Charger |
| Trim | SEL | SXT | R/T | R/T Road and Track | SRT8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 153hp V6 | 292hp V6 | 370hp V8 | 370hp V8 | 470hp V8 |
| Transmission | A4 | A8 | T5 | T5 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 4 | 276, 6 | 276, 6 | 276, 6 | 900, 19 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 235/55-18 | 235/55-18 | 245/45-20 | 245/45-20 |
| Total Price | $27,325 | $32,880 | $34,280 | $35,985 | $48,915 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,830 | -4,130 | -5,055 | -7,320 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,325 | $29,050 | $30,150 | $30,930 | $41,595 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,100 | $1,880 | $12,545 |
| Total Invoice | $25,070 | $31,361 | $32,649 | $34,166 | $47,162 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,653 | -3,933 | -4,799 | -7,058 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,070 | $27,708 | $28,716 | $29,367 | $40,104 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,008 | $1,659 | $12,396 |
Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | Charger | Charger | Charger | Charger |
| Trim | SEL | SXT | R/T | R/T Road and Track | SRT8 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| 8-speed automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | ||||
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | $125 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote start | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cassette player | $50 | ||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation system | $600 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Outside temperature display | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | ||||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $1,850 | $5,680 | $5,980 | $6,905 | $9,170 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,830 | $4,130 | $5,055 | $7,320 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,653 | -3,933 | -4,799 | -7,058 |
Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger
| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Model | Taurus | Charger |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.5 in | 120.2 in |
| Length | 197.6 in | 199.9 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 75.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 58.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,344 lb. | 3,962 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 19.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 59.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.2 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.1 in | 36.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.6 in | 57.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 55.7 in | 56.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.9 in | 40.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 17.0 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL
| Safety and Security Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Preferred Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT
| Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders | 75 | No |
| 235/55VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | 250 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T
| Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Heated / cooled cup holders | 75 | No |
| 235/55VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Chrome-clad alloy wheels | 250 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 54% |
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