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Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Stratus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Stratus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,520

Dodge Stratus R/T   
Difference: $14,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,513

Dodge Stratus R/T   
Difference: $13,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelTaurusStratus
TrimSHOR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,155 $23,755
Base Invoice $35,035 $21,915
Package 401A 2,000  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 95 30
Convenience Group   325
Satellite radio   195
Sunroof   750
Side curtain airbags   390
CD changer, in-dash   400
Package 401A 1,740  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 83 28
Convenience Group   299
Satellite radio   179
Sunroof   690
Side curtain airbags   359
CD changer, in-dash   368
Options (change) 2,095 2,090
Options (change) 1,823 1,923
Destination 795 675
Total Price $41,045 $26,520
Total Invoice $37,653 $24,513

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Stratus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Stratus R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,365
Model Year20112006
ModelTaurusStratus
TrimSHOR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19215/50-17
Total Price$41,045$26,520
Adjustments for Features-6,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,750$26,520
Total Invoice$37,653$24,513
Adjustments for Features-5,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,878$24,513

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Stratus

Model Year20112006
ModelTaurusStratus
TrimSHOR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,670$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7750

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See a complete comparison of Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Stratus features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Stratus

Model Year20112006
ModelTaurusStratus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in108.0 in
Length202.9 in191.2 in
Width76.2 in70.6 in
Height60.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,016 lb.3,183 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus R/T

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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