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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: $36,980

Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track   
Difference: $8,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,052

Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track   
Difference: $6,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelTaurusChargerChargerCharger
TrimSHOR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,220 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925
Base Invoice $37,103 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281
Multicontour seats 595      
Package 301A / 401A 2,000      
Navigation system 795      
Sunroof 995 995 995 995
Max Package   6,200    
Rear spoiler   295    
Driver Confidence Group     995 745
Multicontour seats 531      
Package 301A / 401A 1,785      
Navigation system 710      
Sunroof 888 886 886 886
Max Package   5,518    
Rear spoiler   263    
Driver Confidence Group     886 663
Options (change) 4,385 7,490 1,990 1,740
Options (change) 3,914 6,667 1,772 1,549
Destination 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $45,480 $38,480 $36,980 $49,660
Total Invoice $41,892 $36,387 $35,052 $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: $5,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,500
Model Year2015201220122012
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)245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20245/45-20
Total Price$45,480$38,480$36,980$49,660
Adjustments for Features-2,540-6500-940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,940$37,830$36,980$48,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$11,740
Total Invoice$41,892$36,387$35,052$47,825
Adjustments for Features-2,340-6150-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,552$35,772$35,052$46,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$720$0$11,868

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year2015201220122012
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Curve control$50   
Forward collision warning $200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$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$200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250  $250
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Performance meter   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Metal pedals$75   
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$5,305$3,415$2,765$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$650$0$940
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,340-6150-905

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20152012
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

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%
Package 301A / 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125067%
Total Not Requested62533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Max Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested447570%
Total Not Requested187530%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

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

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