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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: $23,620

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $6,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,758

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $4,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelCaliberCaliberEscape
TrimUptownRushXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $20,585 $20,585 $23,455
Base Invoice $19,929 $19,929 $21,789
Security Group 700    
Driver Convenience Group 300 300  
Media Center 430N 1,035 395  
Engine-block heater 95 95 35
Sunroof 845 845  
Leather Interior Group   650  
Sun and SYNC Package     745
Cargo Package     295
Leather Comfort Group     745
Remote start     345
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     345
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     695
Navigation system     2,695
Security Group 637    
Driver Convenience Group 273 273  
Media Center 430N 942 359  
Engine-block heater 86 86 30
Sunroof 769 769  
Leather Interior Group   592  
Sun and SYNC Package     633
Cargo Package     251
Leather Comfort Group     633
Remote start     293
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     293
Chrome-clad alloy wheels     591
Navigation system     2,291
Options (change) 2,975 2,285 5,900
Options (change) 2,707 2,079 5,015
Destination 750 750 725
Total Price $24,310 $23,620 $30,080
Total Invoice $23,386 $22,758 $27,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,604
Model Year201120112009
ModelCaliberCaliberEscape
TrimUptownRushXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4172hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 9320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$24,310$23,620$30,080
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,035$23,620$28,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$23,386$22,758$27,529
Adjustments for Features-1,2270-1,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,159$22,758$25,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$599$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201120112009
ModelCaliberCaliberEscape
TrimUptownRushXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags$350 $350
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50$50 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,835$2,560$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2270-1,766

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112009
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 Weight2,941 lb.3,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 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 Legroom35.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Uptown

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Rush

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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