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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: $22,035

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $8,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,446

Dodge Stratus SXT   
Difference: $8,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusStratusStratus
TrimSELLimitedSHOSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,540 $34,460 $40,275 $19,825 $23,755
Base Invoice $27,915 $32,565 $38,060 $18,358 $21,915
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 90 30 30
Rear spoiler 275 275   225  
Travel Convenience Group       355  
Protection Value Package       730  
Satellite radio       195 195
Convenience Group         325
Side curtain airbags         390
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 86 28 28
Rear spoiler 261 261   207  
Travel Convenience Group       327  
Protection Value Package       672  
Satellite radio       179 179
Convenience Group         299
Side curtain airbags         359
Options (change) 365 365 90 1,535 940
Options (change) 347 347 86 1,413 865
Destination 875 875 875 675 675
Total Price $30,780 $35,700 $41,240 $22,035 $25,370
Total Invoice $29,137 $33,787 $39,021 $20,446 $23,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Stratus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Stratus SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,829
Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusStratusStratus
TrimSELLimitedSHOSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6288hp V6365hp V6150hp I4200hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 7?, 4120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18255/45-19245/45-20205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$30,780$35,700$41,240$22,035$25,370
Adjustments for Features-4,080-6,945-9,3200-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,700$28,755$31,920$22,035$23,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,055$5,220$0$1,310
Total Invoice$29,137$33,787$39,021$20,446$23,455
Adjustments for Features-3,862-6,573-8,8190-1,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,275$27,214$30,202$20,446$21,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,939$4,927$0$1,137

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Stratus

Model Year20162016201620062006
ModelTaurusTaurusTaurusStratusStratus
TrimSELLimitedSHOSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic   $800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, power $200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350$350  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Heated front seats $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,130$7,995$10,370$1,050$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$6,945$9,320$0$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,862-6,573-8,8190-1,872

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Stratus

Model Year20162006
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 Weight3,970 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
Dodge Stratus SXT

Travel Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested38079%
Total Not Requested10021%
Protection Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Stratus R/T

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%

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