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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: $22,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $20,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCaliberCaliber3-Series3-Series
TrimSXTSXT Plus328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,199 $39,920 $41,300
Security Group 750 700    
Driver Convenience Group 550 550    
Uconnect Voice Command 325 325    
Sunroof 845 845    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Security Group 683 637    
Driver Convenience Group 501 501    
Uconnect Voice Command 296 296    
Sunroof 769 769    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Options (change) 2,470 2,420 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 2,249 2,203 955 955
Destination 750 750 995 995
Total Price $21,985 $21,900 $44,695 $46,195
Total Invoice $21,231 $21,152 $41,870 $43,250

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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: $16,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,857
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCaliberCaliber3-Series3-Series
TrimSXTSXT Plus328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine158hp I4158hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionCVTM5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$21,985$21,900$44,695$46,195
Adjustments for Features-9000-7,100-7,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,085$21,900$37,595$39,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0$1,600
Total Invoice$21,231$21,152$41,870$43,250
Adjustments for Features-8690-6,651-6,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,362$21,152$35,219$36,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$0$1,477

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelCaliberCaliber3-Series3-Series
TrimSXTSXT Plus328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
5-speed manual $0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$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 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Interior trim, special color $0  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,545$2,645$9,745$9,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$7,100$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-8690-6,651-6,554

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelCaliber3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.7 in110.6 in
Length173.8 in182.0 in
Width68.8 in71.3 in
Height60.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.3,621 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 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 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft353.0 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 opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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