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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: $21,995

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $6,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,238

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $4,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelCaliberEscapeEscape
TrimSXT PlusXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,730 $24,670 $26,170
Base Invoice $18,199 $23,035 $24,400
Security Group 700    
Uconnect Voice Command 325    
Driver Convenience Group 550    
Engine-block heater 95 35 35
Sunroof 845    
Sun and SYNC Package   995  
Cargo Package   295  
Remote start   345 345
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   395 395
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695 695
Limited Luxury Package     1,780
Security Group 637    
Uconnect Voice Command 296    
Driver Convenience Group 501    
Engine-block heater 86 30 30
Sunroof 769    
Sun and SYNC Package   846  
Cargo Package   251  
Remote start   293 293
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   346 336
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   591 591
Limited Luxury Package     1,514
Options (change) 2,515 2,760 3,250
Options (change) 2,289 2,357 2,764
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $21,995 $28,255 $30,245
Total Invoice $21,238 $26,217 $27,989

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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: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,934
Model Year201220112011
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$21,995$28,255$30,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-4,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,995$26,280$26,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0
Total Invoice$21,238$26,217$27,989
Adjustments for Features0-1,833-3,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,238$24,384$24,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$212$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220112011
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
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
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  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Trailer sway control $25$25
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
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
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$1,895$3,870$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,833-3,817

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122011
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 streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Trailer sway control25No
Total Requested12536%
Total Not Requested22564%
Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested112553%

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