Which is better: 2006 Dodge Stratus or 2019 Ford Taurus?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2006 Dodge Stratus vs 2019 Ford Taurus on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2006 Dodge Stratus or 2019 Ford Taurus?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 Dodge Stratus starts lower at $20,825. Live Ford Taurus listings start at $448.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2006 Dodge Stratus or 2019 Ford Taurus?

The 2006 Dodge Stratus leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (20,825).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2006 Dodge Stratus or 2019 Ford Taurus?

The 2006 Dodge Stratus leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).

Which has better horsepower: 2006 Dodge Stratus or 2019 Ford Taurus?

The 2019 Ford Taurus leads on horsepower in this comparison (365).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2006 Dodge Stratus vs 2019 Ford Taurus?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Taurus (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Dodge Stratus vs Ford Taurus

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2006 Dodge Stratus

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Overview

Spec	Dodge StratusSXT	Ford TaurusSE
Selected trim	SXT	SE
Body style	Sedan	Sedan
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Engine type	gas	flex-fuel (FFV)
Model year	2006	2019

Pricing & market

Spec	Dodge StratusSXT	Ford TaurusSE
MSRP	$20,825 (best)	$27,800
Lowest listing price	—	$448 (best)
Median listing price	—	$9,996 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$14,999 (best)
For sale now	0	5 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Dodge StratusSXT	Ford TaurusSE
Combined MPG	22 MPG (best)	21 MPG
City MPG	20 MPG (best)	18 MPG
Highway MPG	27 MPG (best)	26 MPG
Fuel tank	16 gal	19 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Dodge StratusSXT	Ford TaurusSE
Horsepower	150 hp	288 hp (best)
Torque	167 lb-ft	254 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2.4 L	3.5 L (best)
Cylinders	I4	V6

Size & capability

Spec	Dodge StratusSXT	Ford TaurusSE
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	4	4
Cargo volume	16 cu ft	20.1 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs
Curb weight	3,245 lbs (best)	3,917 lbs
Ground clearance	5.2 in (best)	—
Wheelbase	108 in	112.9 in (best)
Length	191.2 in	202.9 in (best)
Width	70.6 in	76.2 in (best)
Height	54.9 in	60.7 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Dodge StratusSXT	Ford TaurusSE
NHTSA overall	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	—	4 / 5 ★ (best)
Open recalls (YMM scope)	None reported (best)	2

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Dodge Stratus	Ford Taurus
1	SXT $20,825 MSRP(Currently comparing)	SE $27,800 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	R/T $23,755 MSRP	SEL $30,230 MSRP
3	—	SEL $32,080 MSRP
4	—	Limited $37,310 MSRP
5	—	Limited $39,160 MSRP
6	—	SHO $42,975 MSRP

Live inventory

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