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Dodge Caliber vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $14,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $13,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCaliberCaliberTLTL
TrimSXTSXT PlusBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $35,705 $39,255
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,199 $33,527 $36,812
Security Group 750 700    
Driver Convenience Group 550 550    
Uconnect Voice Command 325 325    
Sunroof 845 845    
Security Group 683 637    
Driver Convenience Group 501 501    
Uconnect Voice Command 296 296    
Sunroof 769 769    
Options (change) 2,470 2,420 0 0
Options (change) 2,249 2,203 0 0
Destination 750 750 895 895
Total Price $21,985 $21,900 $36,600 $40,150
Total Invoice $21,231 $21,152 $34,422 $37,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,359
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCaliberCaliberTLTL
TrimSXTSXT PlusBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionCVTM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4276, 8276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$21,985$21,900$36,600$40,150
Adjustments for Features-9000-3,935-6,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,085$21,900$32,665$34,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0$1,350
Total Invoice$21,231$21,152$34,422$37,707
Adjustments for Features-8690-3,701-5,762
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,362$21,152$30,721$31,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$0$1,224

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Acura TL

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelCaliberCaliberTLTL
TrimSXTSXT PlusBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
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$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Interior trim, special color $0  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,420$2,520$6,455$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$3,935$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments-8690-3,701-5,762

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122012
ModelCaliberTL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in109.3 in
Length173.8 in194.0 in
Width68.8 in74.0 in
Height60.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
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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