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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: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $27,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $23,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCaliberCaliberRL
TrimSXTSXT PlusBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $48,200
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,199 $44,098
Driver Convenience Group 550 550  
Uconnect Voice Command 325 325  
Security Group 750 700  
Power driver seat 300    
Sunroof 845 845  
Driver Convenience Group 501 501  
Uconnect Voice Command 296 296  
Security Group 683 637  
Power driver seat 273    
Sunroof 769 769  
Options (change) 2,770 2,420 0
Options (change) 2,522 2,203 0
Destination 750 750 895
Total Price $22,285 $21,900 $49,095
Total Invoice $21,504 $21,152 $44,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,991
Model Year201220122012
ModelCaliberCaliberRL
TrimSXTSXT PlusBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionCVTM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$22,285$21,900$49,095
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-7,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,135$21,900$41,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$765$0
Total Invoice$21,504$21,152$44,993
Adjustments for Features-1,1100-6,608
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,394$21,152$38,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$758$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Acura RL

Model Year201220122012
ModelCaliberCaliberRL
TrimSXTSXT PlusBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
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
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
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$3,745$2,595$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1100-6,608

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122012
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 Weight2,941 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 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 Legroom35.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
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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