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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: $19,600

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $2,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,645

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelCaliberForte
TrimR/TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,945 $18,100
Base Invoice $16,740 $17,240
Driver Convenience Group 400  
Stability control 250  
Floor mats 30  
Front side airbags 250  
Bluetooth cell phone link 275  
Sunroof 795 750
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,150  
Driver Convenience Group 368  
Stability control 230  
Floor mats 28  
Front side airbags 230  
Bluetooth cell phone link 253  
Sunroof 731 655
6-speed shiftable CVT 1,058  
Options (change) 3,150 750
Options (change) 2,898 655
Destination 560 750
Total Price $21,655 $19,600
Total Invoice $20,198 $18,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $881
Model Year20072012
ModelCaliberForte
TrimR/TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/27 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$21,655$19,600
Adjustments for Features-7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,935$19,600
Total Invoice$20,198$18,645
Adjustments for Features-6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,526$18,645

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelCaliberForte
TrimR/TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Interior trim, special color$0 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,345$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6720

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20072012
ModelCaliberForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in104.3 in
Length173.8 in170.9 in
Width68.8 in69.9 in
Height60.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,116 lb.2,843 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft319.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested27552%
Total Not Requested25048%

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