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Dodge Caliber vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,350

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $21,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,435

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $19,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCaliberRL
TrimSRT4Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,350 $48,200
Base Invoice $21,709 $44,098
SRT Option Group 1,185  
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System 1,190  
Sunroof 795  
Front side airbags 250  
SRT Option Group 1,090  
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System 1,095  
Sunroof 731  
Front side airbags 230  
Options (change) 3,420 0
Options (change) 3,146 0
Destination 580 895
Total Price $27,350 $49,095
Total Invoice $25,435 $44,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SRT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,477
Model Year20082012
ModelCaliberRL
TrimSRT4Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)522, 13260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19245/45-18
Total Price$27,350$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-6,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,350$42,460
Total Invoice$25,435$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-6,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,435$38,912

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082012
ModelCaliberRL
TrimSRT4Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Interior trim, special color$0 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,595$9,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,081

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Acura RL

Model Year20082012
ModelCaliberRL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.2 in
Length173.8 in195.8 in
Width68.8 in72.7 in
Height60.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,156 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested50054%
Total Not Requested42546%
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%

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