2013 Dodge Charger vs 2013 Ford Mustang

2013 Dodge Charger

2013 Ford Mustang

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4-Door Sedan RT AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT AWD	15	23	$30,996	$32,495
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT Max AWD	15	23	$30,996	$32,495
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT Max RWD	16	25	$28,696	$29,995
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT Plus AWD	15	23	$30,996	$32,495
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT Plus RWD	16	25	$28,696	$29,995
Charger 4-Door Sedan RT RWD	16	25	$28,696	$29,995
Charger 4-Door Sedan Road/Track RWD	16	25	$28,696	$29,995
Charger 4-Door Sedan SE RWD	18	27	$25,292	$26,295
Charger 4-Door Sedan SRT8 RWD	14	23	$43,815	$45,450
Charger 4-Door Sedan SRT8 Super Bee RWD	14	23	$41,055	$42,450
Charger 4-Door Sedan SXT AWD	18	27	$30,352	$31,795
Charger 4-Door Sedan SXT Plus AWD	18	27	$30,352	$31,795
Charger 4-Door Sedan SXT Plus RWD	19	31	$28,052	$29,295
Charger 4-Door Sedan SXT RWD	19	31	$28,052	$29,295

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2-Door Conv GT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT	15	26	$32,981	$35,750
Mustang 2-Door Conv GT Premium	15	26	$36,671	$39,750
Mustang 2-Door Conv Shelby GT500	15	24	$54,020	$59,200
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6	19	29	$25,636	$27,200
Mustang 2-Door Conv V6 Premium	19	29	$28,782	$31,200
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Boss 302	15	26	$38,930	$42,200
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT	15	26	$28,368	$30,750
Mustang 2-Door Coupe GT Premium	15	26	$32,058	$34,750
Mustang 2-Door Coupe Shelby GT500	15	24	$49,458	$54,200
Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6	19	29	$20,924	$22,200
Mustang 2-Door Coupe V6 Premium	19	29	$24,170	$26,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,996

$32,981

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$32,495

$35,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$542 / month

$596 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2013 Dodge Charger hits all the right blue-collar chords, yet its interior may impress the upper crust.

Don't let the brash sound and classic looks fool you; the Ford Mustang offers some of the best performance-car bang for the buck--delivered with surprising sophistication.

TCC Likes

Thrilling V-8 powertrains
Coke-bottle body
Well-coordinated interiors

Strong, well-balanced V-6 models
Stunning V-8 power
Retro look with modern details

TCC Dislikes

AWD versions don't steer as well
V-8 models don't ride as well
Thirsty V-8 models

Tight back seat
Some interior finishes could be better
No telescoping steering wheel

Fuel Economy

City

15 mpg

Highway

23 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Car

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

56.100

45.200

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.500

55.300

Passenger Volume (ft³)

104.700

81.000

Second Head Room (in)

37.900

36.500

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.700

45.000

Front Leg Room (in)

41.800

42.400

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

56.200

53.400

Second Leg Room (in)

40.100

29.800

Front Head Room (in)

38.600

38.800

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.400

62.000

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.900

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

200.300

188.200

Height, Overall (in)

58.200

56.000

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.800

62.600

Wheelbase (in)

120.200

107.100

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.200

73.900

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.300

9.600

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.600 x 0.900

11.800 x 0.750

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.600 x 1.000

13.200 x 1.400

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.500

16.000

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.500

15.700

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.700

33.400

Steering Type

Pwr rack & pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.100

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

TPS

Front Tire Size

P235/55R19

P235/50WR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TPS

Spare Tire Order Code

TBK

Rear Tire Size

P235/55R19

P235/50WR18

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4450

3735

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.5

18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 x 7.5

18 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

14.000

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

730

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

395 @ 4200

390 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

EZH

99F

Displacement

5.7L/345

5.0L/302

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

370 @ 5250

412 @ 6500

Engine Type

Gas V8

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

26 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

15 (Est)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

- TBD -

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

- TBD -

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.410

1.690

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.830

1.000

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.160

3.320

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.190

2.430

Trans Order Code

DGJ

44X

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.060

3.310

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

1.320

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.650

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.590

3.660

Summary

Vehicle Name

Dodge Charger

Ford Mustang

Body Style

Sedan

Convertible

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

1.300

Suspension Type - Rear

5-Link

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

Short-Long Arm

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.600

0.900

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

10.2

- TBD -

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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