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Dodge Caliber vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,685

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $8,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,120

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $8,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelCaliberCaliberEncore
TrimSXTR/TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $24,365
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $23,390
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595  
Popular Equipment Group 200    
Driver Convenience Group 760 760  
Security Group 890 440  
Front side airbags 250 250  
Engine-block heater 35 35 100
Navigation system 1,395 1,395 495
Sunroof 795 795 900
Heated front seats 250    
Essence Group     4,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Leather Interior Group 961 547  
Popular Equipment Group 184    
Driver Convenience Group 699 699  
Security Group 819 405  
Front side airbags 230 230  
Engine-block heater 32 32 91
Navigation system 1,283 1,283 450
Sunroof 731 731 819
Heated front seats 230    
Essence Group     4,512
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 5,620 4,270 6,590
Options (change) 5,169 3,927 6,231
Destination 580 580 975
Total Price $23,685 $24,160 $31,930
Total Invoice $22,120 $22,539 $30,596

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,607
Model Year200820082018
ModelCaliberCaliberEncore
TrimSXTR/TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine148hp I4172hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$23,685$24,160$31,930
Adjustments for Features-250-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,660$24,160$26,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$22,120$22,539$30,596
Adjustments for Features-230-4,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,097$22,539$25,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200820082018
ModelCaliberCaliberEncore
TrimSXTR/TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Articulating liftgate speakers $50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,145$1,120$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-4,892

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082018
ModelCaliberEncore
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in100.6 in
Length173.8 in168.4 in
Width68.8 in69.9 in
Height60.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested157552%
Total Not Requested147548%

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