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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: $28,660

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $21,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,736

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $18,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelCaliberRL
TrimSRT4Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,840 $46,280
Base Invoice $23,208 $41,560
Leather Interior Group 695  
SRT Option Group 215  
Security Group 1,485  
Sunroof 795  
Technology Package   3,620
Leather Interior Group 632  
SRT Option Group 192  
Security Group 1,351  
Sunroof 723  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 3,190 3,620
Options (change) 2,898 3,245
Destination 630 715
Total Price $28,660 $50,615
Total Invoice $26,736 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SRT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,785
Model Year20092008
ModelCaliberRL
TrimSRT4Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19245/50-17
Total Price$28,660$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-6,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$43,945
Total Invoice$26,736$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-5,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,736$39,521

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelCaliberRL
TrimSRT4Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver 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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim, alternative type $300
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$2,260$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,999

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelCaliberRL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.2 in
Length173.8 in193.6 in
Width68.8 in72.2 in
Height60.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,156 lb.4,012 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Total Requested35052%
Total Not Requested32548%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested117582%
Total Not Requested26518%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

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