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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: $21,445

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $5,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,737

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $3,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelCaliberEscapeEscape
TrimSXT PlusXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,730 $23,455 $24,920
Base Invoice $18,199 $21,789 $23,123
Security Group 700    
Uconnect Voice Command 325    
Engine-block heater 95 35 35
Sunroof 845    
Sun and SYNC Package   745  
Cargo Package   295 295
Remote start   345 345
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   345 345
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695 695
Moon and Tune Package     745
Security Group 637    
Uconnect Voice Command 296    
Engine-block heater 86 30 30
Sunroof 769    
Sun and SYNC Package   633  
Cargo Package   251 251
Remote start   293 293
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   293 293
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   591 591
Moon and Tune Package     633
Options (change) 1,965 2,460 2,460
Options (change) 1,788 2,091 2,091
Destination 750 725 725
Total Price $21,445 $26,640 $28,105
Total Invoice $20,737 $24,605 $25,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,748
Model Year201220092009
ModelCaliberEscapeEscape
TrimSXT PlusXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine158hp I4171hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionM5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 480, 4320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$21,445$26,640$28,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,295-3,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,445$24,345$24,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$215
Total Invoice$20,737$24,605$25,939
Adjustments for Features0-2,120-3,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,737$22,485$22,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$182

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220092009
ModelCaliberEscapeEscape
TrimSXT PlusXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder  $0
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,745$4,040$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,295$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,120-3,272

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122009
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 SXT Plus

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%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%

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%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

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%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Purse holder0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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