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Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,065

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,161

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelCaliberForteForte
TrimSXTLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,765 $18,200 $22,100
Base Invoice $18,232 $17,463 $20,966
Uconnect Voice Command 325    
Security Group 750    
Driver Convenience Group 550    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats   125 125
Remote start   495 495
Uconnect Voice Command 296    
Security Group 683    
Driver Convenience Group 501    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Floor mats   102 102
Remote start   410 410
Options (change) 1,625 970 970
Options (change) 1,480 803 803
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $21,140 $20,065 $23,965
Total Invoice $20,462 $19,161 $22,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $0
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $260
Model Year201220182018
ModelCaliberForteForte
TrimSXTLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4164hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG25/33 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$21,140$20,065$23,965
Adjustments for Features-1,0750-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,065$20,065$21,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,145
Total Invoice$20,462$19,161$22,664
Adjustments for Features-1,0410-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,421$19,161$20,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$898

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201220182018
ModelCaliberForteForte
TrimSXTLXEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices$0 $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,020$1,945$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0410-2,605

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122018
ModelCaliberForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length173.8 in171.3 in
Width68.8 in70.1 in
Height60.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,062 lb.2,928 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft356.4 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%
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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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