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Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $9,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $10,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018201820182018201820182018
ModelTaurusChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimSELSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,980 $28,995 $32,995 $35,495 $38,995 $39,995 $44,995 $51,145 $66,295
Base Invoice $21,127 $28,561 $32,156 $34,404 $37,519 $38,501 $42,951 $49,834 $63,925
Safety and Security Package 995                
Preferred Equipment Group 1,735                
Sunroof 895     1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,995
Heated mirrors 35                
Sun & Sound Group   1,995 1,995            
Plus Leather Group   3,000              
Plus Group   1,500 3,000            
Leather Interior Group           1,695      
Safety and Security Package 886                
Preferred Equipment Group 1,544                
Sunroof 797     1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,776
Heated mirrors 31                
Sun & Sound Group   1,776 1,776            
Plus Leather Group   2,670              
Plus Group   1,257 2,670            
Leather Interior Group           1,509      
Options (change) 3,660 6,495 4,995 1,295 1,295 2,990 1,295 1,295 1,995
Options (change) 3,258 5,703 4,446 1,153 1,153 2,662 1,153 1,153 1,776
Destination 685 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,700
Total Price $27,325 $36,585 $39,085 $37,885 $41,385 $45,080 $48,385 $54,535 $71,085
Total Invoice $25,070 $35,359 $37,697 $36,652 $39,767 $43,258 $46,199 $53,082 $68,496

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,364
Model Year200620182018201820182018201820182018
ModelTaurusChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimSELSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp V6292hp V6300hp V6370hp V8370hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8707hp V8
TransmissionA4T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4276, 6552, 11276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/45-20235/55-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$27,325$36,585$39,085$37,885$41,385$45,080$48,385$54,535$71,085
Adjustments for Features0-6,130-8,480-3,730-6,430-6,730-6,630-8,945-8,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,325$30,455$30,605$34,155$34,955$38,350$41,755$45,590$62,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150$3,700$4,500$7,895$11,300$15,135$31,935
Total Invoice$25,070$35,359$37,697$36,652$39,767$43,258$46,199$53,082$68,496
Adjustments for Features0-5,925-8,179-3,609-6,179-6,458-6,330-8,707-8,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,070$29,434$29,518$33,043$33,588$36,800$39,869$44,375$60,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$84$3,609$4,154$7,366$10,435$14,941$30,684

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year200620182018201820182018201820182018
ModelTaurusChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimSELSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392SRT Hellcat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800        
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0        
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700      
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50        
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350 $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200    $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100    $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat       $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250$250$250$250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Hood scoop    $100$100$100$100$100
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0$0
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player$50        
CD changer, in-dash$325        
HD radio       $50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system       $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information       $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio       $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge        $75
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 $25$25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Performance meter  $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900$900$900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50        
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200 
Hydraulic steering (optional)        $0
Machined alloy wheels     $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0 $0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,250$9,380$11,730$6,980$9,680$9,980$9,880$12,195$11,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,130$8,480$3,730$6,430$6,730$6,630$8,945$8,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,925-8,179-3,609-6,179-6,458-6,330-8,707-8,378

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20062018
ModelTaurusCharger
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in120.2 in
Length197.6 in198.4 in
Width73.0 in75.0 in
Height56.1 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,344 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft316.1 ft3

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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, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Plus Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested120031%
Total Not Requested262569%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Fog lights125No
235/55R18 tires400No
Unbranded, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Total Requested47523%
Total Not Requested155077%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger GT

Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested120035%
Total Not Requested222565%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested120047%
Total Not Requested135053%

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