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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: $39,205

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $6,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,692

Dodge Charger SXT   
Difference: $3,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018201820182018201820182018
ModelTaurusChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimSHOSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $28,995 $32,995 $35,495 $38,995 $39,995 $44,995 $51,145
Base Invoice $35,025 $28,561 $32,156 $34,404 $37,519 $38,501 $42,951 $49,834
Package 402A 3,100              
Navigation system 1,550              
Adaptive cruise control 1,195              
Remote start 425              
Plus Leather Group   3,000            
Plus Group   1,500 3,000          
Navigation and Travel Group   995 995   995 945 945  
Sun & Sound Group   1,995 1,995          
Technology Group   1,595 1,595   1,495 1,695 1,495 1,595
Cargo net   30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Premium Group       5,995        
Sunroof       1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295 1,295
Driver Confidence Group         750 550 550  
Temporary spare tire         595      
Leather Interior Group           1,695    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces               0
Package 402A 2,697              
Navigation system 1,349              
Adaptive cruise control 1,040              
Remote start 398              
Plus Leather Group   2,670            
Plus Group   1,257 2,670          
Navigation and Travel Group   886 886   886 841 841  
Sun & Sound Group   1,776 1,776          
Technology Group   1,420 1,420   1,331 1,509 1,331 1,420
Cargo net   27 27 27 27 27 27 27
Premium Group       5,336        
Sunroof       1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153 1,153
Driver Confidence Group         668 490 490  
Temporary spare tire         530      
Leather Interior Group           1,509    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces               0
Options (change) 6,270 9,115 7,615 7,320 5,160 6,210 4,315 2,920
Options (change) 5,484 8,036 6,779 6,516 4,595 5,529 3,842 2,600
Destination 795 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
Total Price $45,220 $39,205 $41,705 $43,910 $45,250 $48,300 $51,405 $56,160
Total Invoice $41,304 $37,692 $40,030 $42,015 $43,209 $46,125 $48,888 $54,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,393
Model Year20122018201820182018201820182018
ModelTaurusChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimSHOSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6292hp V6300hp V6370hp V8370hp V8485hp V8485hp V8485hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12552, 11552, 11552, 11276, 6276, 6276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20235/55-19245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20275/40-20275/40-20
Total Price$45,220$39,205$41,705$43,910$45,250$48,300$51,405$56,160
Adjustments for Features-2400-2,350-750-1,075-1,175-1,125-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,980$39,205$39,355$43,160$44,175$47,125$50,280$54,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150$3,955$4,970$7,920$11,075$14,840
Total Invoice$41,304$37,692$40,030$42,015$43,209$46,125$48,888$54,529
Adjustments for Features-2190-2,256-718-1,027-1,122-1,070-2,054
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,085$37,692$37,774$41,297$42,182$45,003$47,818$52,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$82$3,605$4,490$7,311$10,126$14,783

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122018201820182018201820182018
ModelTaurusChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerChargerCharger
TrimSHOSXTGTR/TDaytonaR/T Scat PackDaytona 392SRT 392
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100       
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700     
RWD $0 $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600       
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50       
Power-adjustable pedals$125       
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25       
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0       
Rollover sensor$50       
Safety key$5       
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0       
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat       $40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250$250$250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0$0
Hood scoop    $100$100$100$100
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD player$125       
DVD-compatible player$0       
Larger infotainment display $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Media drive$15       
MP3-compatible player$50       
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25       
Satellite radio$200       
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250       
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter  $150 $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100       
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim       $250
Metal pedals$75   $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100       
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100       
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels     $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,320$6,080$8,430$6,830$7,155$7,255$7,205$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$0$2,350$750$1,075$1,175$1,125$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-2190-2,256-718-1,027-1,122-1,070-2,054

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20122018
ModelTaurusCharger
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in120.2 in
Length202.9 in198.4 in
Width76.2 in75.0 in
Height60.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.5 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 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested220070%
Total Not Requested95030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Plus Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested272571%
Total Not Requested110029%
Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125No
235/55R18 tires400No
Unbranded, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Remote app25No
Total Requested77538%
Total Not Requested125062%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger GT

Plus Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested272580%
Total Not Requested70020%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun & Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Alarm100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested415063%
Total Not Requested245037%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested197577%
Total Not Requested57523%
Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested50026%
Total Not Requested140074%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger Daytona 392

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Navigation and Travel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT 392

Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%

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