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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: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $15,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $13,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013201320132013
ModelCaliberCaliber3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSXTSXT Plus320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,199 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Uconnect Voice Command 325 325        
Security Group 750 700        
Driver Convenience Group 550 550        
Sunroof 845 845 1,050 1,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Cold Weather Package     950      
Leather seating surfaces     1,450      
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Uconnect Voice Command 296 296        
Security Group 683 637        
Driver Convenience Group 501 501        
Sunroof 769 769 955 955    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500
Cold Weather Package     865      
Leather seating surfaces     1,320      
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Options (change) 2,470 2,420 4,000 2,100 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 2,249 2,203 3,640 1,910 955 955
Destination 750 750 925 925 925 925
Total Price $21,985 $21,900 $37,475 $39,875 $45,125 $51,625
Total Invoice $21,231 $21,152 $34,690 $36,915 $41,760 $47,740

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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: $14,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,514
Model Year201220122013201320132013
ModelCaliberCaliber3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSXTSXT Plus320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVTM5M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$21,985$21,900$37,475$39,875$45,125$51,625
Adjustments for Features-9000-1,960-2,260-4,060-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,085$21,900$35,515$37,615$41,065$47,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0$2,100$5,550$12,025
Total Invoice$21,231$21,152$34,690$36,915$41,760$47,740
Adjustments for Features-8690-1,814-2,092-3,757-3,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,362$21,152$32,876$34,823$38,003$43,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$0$1,947$5,127$11,086

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220122013201320132013
ModelCaliberCaliber3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSXTSXT Plus320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manual  $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0
Headlight washers  $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$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$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated second row seats  $200   
Interior trim, special color $0    
Leather seating surfaces  $900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0     
Total Value of Features$3,370$2,470$4,430$4,730$6,530$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$1,960$2,260$4,060$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments-8690-1,814-2,092-3,757-3,778

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelCaliber3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.6 in
Length173.8 in182.5 in
Width68.8 in71.3 in
Height60.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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