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Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,990

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $2,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,303

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $2,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelCaliberEscape
TrimR/TXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,310 $21,685
Base Invoice $18,032 $20,229
Security Group 440  
Driver Convenience Group 760  
Leather Interior Group 595  
Front side airbags 250  
Engine-block heater 35 35
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 130 345
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 700 695
Navigation system 1,395 2,695
Sunroof 795  
Cargo Package   295
Convenience Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
Security Group 405  
Driver Convenience Group 699  
Leather Interior Group 547  
Front side airbags 230  
Engine-block heater 32 30
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 120 293
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 644 591
Navigation system 1,283 2,291
Sunroof 731  
Cargo Package   251
Convenience Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
Options (change) 5,100 5,600
Options (change) 4,691 4,762
Destination 580 695
Total Price $24,990 $27,980
Total Invoice $23,303 $25,686

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,653
Model Year20082008
ModelCaliberEscape
TrimR/TXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine172hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionM5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$24,990$27,980
Adjustments for Features0-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,990$27,185
Total Invoice$23,303$25,686
Adjustments for Features0-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,303$24,956

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelCaliberEscape
TrimR/TXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,595$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-730

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelCaliberEscape
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.7 in103.1 in
Length173.8 in174.7 in
Width68.8 in71.1 in
Height60.4 in67.7 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,273 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested35069%
Total Not Requested15531%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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