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2008 Dodge Magnum vs. Its Competition
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Jul 23, 2008
If you're considering a 2008 Dodge Magnum, there are a couple of other near-wagon alternatives worth looking at.
The Ford Taurus X is a crossover (really a tall-roof wagon) built on the same platform as the previous-generation Volvo XC90.
The Taurus X is bigger than the Magnum, but offers none of the Dodge's handling or V-8 performance potential.
 2008 Dodge MagnumBrowse Used Listings |  2009 Chevrolet TraverseBrowse Used Listings |  2008 Ford Taurus XBrowse Used Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Specs | ||
The 2008 Dodge Magnum still is a much better alternative than the SUVs and crossovers most people choose over it. | The 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is an Acadia/Enclave/Outlook wearing different duds. | Don't look to the 2008 Ford Taurus X for driving excitement, but otherwise, it's darn near the most perfect family wagon there is. |
| MSRP From | ||
| $23,420 | $29,215 | $27,030 |
| Gas Mileage | ||
| 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||
| Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | ||
| 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Mid-Size Wagon |
| Style Name | ||
| 4-Door Wagon RWD | FWD 4-Door LS | 4-Door Wagon SEL FWD |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Passenger Doors | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||
| Wagon | 4 Door | 4 Door |
| Transmission | ||
| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
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