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Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,380

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $7,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,590

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $7,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCaliberEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXTLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,765 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $18,232 $23,798 $27,759
Uconnect Voice Command 325    
Driver Convenience Group 550    
Security Group 750    
Power driver seat 300    
Engine-block heater 95 100 100
Sunroof 845 900 900
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
MyLink / Intellilink   100 100
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Uconnect Voice Command 296    
Driver Convenience Group 501    
Security Group 683    
Power driver seat 273    
Engine-block heater 86 88 88
Sunroof 769 792 792
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
MyLink / Intellilink   88 88
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Options (change) 2,865 4,420 2,600
Options (change) 2,608 4,017 2,288
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $22,380 $30,295 $32,645
Total Invoice $21,590 $28,640 $30,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,951
Model Year201220122012
ModelCaliberEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXTLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$22,380$30,295$32,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,220-4,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,380$28,075$28,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$485
Total Invoice$21,590$28,640$30,872
Adjustments for Features0-2,099-3,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,590$26,541$27,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$468

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201220122012
ModelCaliberEquinoxEquinox
TrimSXTLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,445$4,665$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,220$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,099-3,863

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122012
ModelCaliberEquinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in112.5 in
Length173.8 in187.8 in
Width68.8 in72.5 in
Height60.4 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,062 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft363.7 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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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