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Dodge Caliber vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $15,277

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $13,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelCaliberCaliberA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSXTSXT PlusA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $39,500
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,199 $36,736
Uconnect Voice Command 325 325  
Security Group 750 700  
Driver Convenience Group 550 550  
Sunroof 845 845  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575
Universal garage door opener     295
Uconnect Voice Command 296 296  
Security Group 683 637  
Driver Convenience Group 501 501  
Sunroof 769 769  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     536
Universal garage door opener     274
Options (change) 2,470 2,420 870
Options (change) 2,249 2,203 810
Destination 750 750 975
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $21,985 $21,900 $37,177
Total Invoice $21,231 $21,152 $34,353

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,497
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,821
Model Year201220122018
ModelCaliberCaliberA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSXTSXT PlusA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4158hp I4150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionCVTM5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$21,985$21,900$37,177
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,085$21,900$31,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0
Total Invoice$21,231$21,152$34,353
Adjustments for Features-8690-5,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,362$21,152$29,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201220122018
ModelCaliberCaliberA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSXTSXT PlusA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
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 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,020$3,120$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,595
Value of Feature Adjustments-8690-5,170

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20122018
ModelCaliberA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in103.5 in
Length173.8 in169.8 in
Width68.8 in70.3 in
Height60.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft339.5 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 port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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