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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: $20,140

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $2,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelCaliberCaliberForte
TrimSXTR/TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $17,495
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $16,660
Security Group 890 440  
Driver Convenience Group 760 760  
Popular Equipment Group 200    
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595  
Front side airbags 250 250  
Sunroof 795 795 700
Heated front seats 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     180
Leather seating surfaces     1,000
Universal garage door opener     70
Security Group 819 405  
Driver Convenience Group 699 699  
Popular Equipment Group 184    
Leather Interior Group 961 547  
Front side airbags 230 230  
Sunroof 731 731 610
Heated front seats 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     145
Leather seating surfaces     870
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 4,190 2,840 1,950
Options (change) 3,854 2,612 1,680
Destination 580 580 695
Total Price $22,255 $22,730 $20,140
Total Invoice $20,805 $21,224 $19,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,373
Model Year200820082010
ModelCaliberCaliberForte
TrimSXTR/TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4172hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18215/45-17
Total Price$22,255$22,730$20,140
Adjustments for Features-425-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,830$22,330$20,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$20,805$21,224$19,035
Adjustments for Features-397-3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,408$20,851$19,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$443$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082010
ModelCaliberCaliberForte
TrimSXTR/TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,575$1,550$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-397-3730

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082010
ModelCaliberForte
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in104.3 in
Length173.8 in178.3 in
Width68.8 in69.9 in
Height60.4 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.2,708 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 in37.8 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 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.0 ft314.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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