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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: $37,905

Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track   
Difference: $7,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,875

Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track   
Difference: $5,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTaurusChargerChargerCharger
TrimSHOR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925
Base Invoice $35,025 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281
Package 402A 3,100      
Adaptive cruise control 1,195      
Navigation system 1,550      
Remote start 425      
Max Package   6,200    
Rear spoiler   295    
Sunroof   995 995 995
Driver Confidence Group     995 745
Adaptive Cruise Group     925 795
Package 402A 2,697      
Adaptive cruise control 1,040      
Navigation system 1,349      
Remote start 398      
Max Package   5,518    
Rear spoiler   263    
Sunroof   886 886 886
Driver Confidence Group     886 663
Adaptive Cruise Group     823 708
Options (change) 6,270 7,490 2,915 2,535
Options (change) 5,484 6,667 2,595 2,257
Destination 795 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $45,220 $38,480 $37,905 $50,455
Total Invoice $41,304 $36,387 $35,875 $48,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,309
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTaurusChargerChargerCharger
TrimSHOR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12552, 11276, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$45,220$38,480$37,905$50,455
Adjustments for Features-1,3300-100-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,890$38,480$37,805$49,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0$11,710
Total Invoice$41,304$36,387$35,875$48,533
Adjustments for Features-1,2150-95-904
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,089$36,387$35,780$47,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$607$0$11,849

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelTaurusChargerChargerCharger
TrimSHOR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
Media drive$15   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Performance meter   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,920$3,590$3,690$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$0$100$940
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2150-95-904

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122012
ModelTaurusCharger
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in120.2 in
Length202.9 in199.9 in
Width76.2 in75.0 in
Height60.7 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested257582%
Total Not Requested57518%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67591%
Total Not Requested659%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Max Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested447570%
Total Not Requested187530%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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