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Dodge Caliber vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,575

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $15,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,856

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $12,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelCaliberCaliber3-Series
TrimSXTSXT Plus325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $34,600
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,199 $31,665
Security Group 750 700  
Driver Convenience Group 550 550  
Sunroof 845 845  
Satellite radio     595
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Heated front seats     500
Security Group 683 637  
Driver Convenience Group 501 501  
Sunroof 769 769  
Satellite radio     540
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 2,145 2,095 1,570
Options (change) 1,953 1,907 1,425
Destination 750 750 695
Total Price $21,660 $21,575 $36,865
Total Invoice $20,935 $20,856 $33,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,994
Model Year201220122006
ModelCaliberCaliber3-Series
TrimSXTSXT Plus325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine158hp I4158hp I4215hp I6
TransmissionCVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$21,660$21,575$36,865
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,760$21,575$33,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0
Total Invoice$20,935$20,856$33,785
Adjustments for Features-8700-2,726
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,065$20,856$31,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$791$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122006
ModelCaliberCaliber3-Series
TrimSXTSXT Plus325i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim  $300
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  
Total Value of Features$3,745$2,845$5,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-8700-2,726

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelCaliber3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.7 in108.7 in
Length173.8 in178.2 in
Width68.8 in71.5 in
Height60.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft358.0 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 opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

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 opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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