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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: $37,380

Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track   
Difference: $10,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,408

Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track   
Difference: $8,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelTaurusChargerCharger
TrimSHOR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,300 $33,995 $45,925
Base Invoice $36,254 $32,285 $44,281
Package 302A / 402A 3,000    
Multicontour seats 595    
Navigation system 795    
Performance Package 1,995    
Sunroof 995 995 995
Driver Confidence Group   995 745
Super Track Pak   400  
Package 302A / 402A 2,678    
Multicontour seats 531    
Navigation system 710    
Performance Package 1,781    
Sunroof 888 886 886
Driver Confidence Group   886 663
Super Track Pak   356  
Options (change) 7,380 2,390 1,740
Options (change) 6,588 2,128 1,549
Destination 795 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $47,475 $37,380 $49,660
Total Invoice $43,637 $35,408 $47,825

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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: $7,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,435
Model Year201320122012
ModelTaurusChargerCharger
TrimSHOR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6370hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12276, 6900, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$47,475$37,380$49,660
Adjustments for Features-3,0400-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,435$37,380$48,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,340
Total Invoice$43,637$35,408$47,825
Adjustments for Features-2,7940-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,843$35,408$46,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,512

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year201320122012
ModelTaurusChargerCharger
TrimSHOR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250 $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Metal pedals$75  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,705$2,665$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,040$0$940
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7940-905

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,970 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 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165056%
Total Not Requested127544%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Upgraded stability control0No
245/45YR20 tires400No
3.16 axle ratioNo
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Super Track Pak
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
3.06 axle ratioNo
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Summer tires (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
245/45YR20 tires400No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%

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