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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: $39,545

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $5,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,407

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $3,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusCharger
TrimSHOR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $30,295
Base Invoice $35,025 $29,019
Package 402A 3,100  
Adaptive cruise control 1,195  
Navigation system 1,550  
Remote start 425  
Rear spoiler   225
Sunroof   950
AWD   2,250
Max Package   5,000
Package 402A 2,697  
Adaptive cruise control 1,040  
Navigation system 1,349  
Remote start 398  
Rear spoiler   200
Sunroof   846
AWD   2,067
Max Package   4,450
Options (change) 6,270 8,425
Options (change) 5,484 7,563
Destination 795 825
Total Price $45,220 $39,545
Total Invoice $41,304 $37,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,824
Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusCharger
TrimSHOR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6370hp V8
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12506, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19235/55-19
Total Price$45,220$39,545
Adjustments for Features-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,140$39,545
Total Invoice$41,304$37,407
Adjustments for Features-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,231$37,407

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122011
ModelTaurusCharger
TrimSHOR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $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
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,620$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,415 lb.4,450 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested227572%
Total Not Requested87528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
235/55HR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Max Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alpine, 506W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested420084%
Total Not Requested77516%

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