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Acura MDX vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $22,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $19,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMDXCaliberCaliber
TrimBaseSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,030 $18,765 $18,730
Base Invoice $39,863 $18,232 $18,199
Uconnect Voice Command   325 325
Power driver seat   300  
Driver Convenience Group   550 550
Security Group   750 700
Sunroof   845 845
Uconnect Voice Command   296 296
Power driver seat   273  
Driver Convenience Group   501 501
Security Group   683 637
Sunroof   769 769
Options (change) 0 2,770 2,420
Options (change) 0 2,522 2,203
Destination 895 750 750
Total Price $43,925 $22,285 $21,900
Total Invoice $40,758 $21,504 $21,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,855
Model Year201220122012
ModelMDXCaliberCaliber
TrimBaseSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTM5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$43,925$22,285$21,900
Adjustments for Features-9,170-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,755$21,135$21,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$765
Total Invoice$40,758$21,504$21,152
Adjustments for Features-8,509-1,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,249$20,394$21,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$758

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201220122012
ModelMDXCaliberCaliber
TrimBaseSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats$600  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,415$3,395$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,170$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,509-1,1100

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122012
ModelMDXCaliber
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.7 in
Length191.6 in173.8 in
Width78.5 in68.8 in
Height68.2 in60.4 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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