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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: $20,840

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,740

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelCaliberCaliberForte
TrimSXTR/TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $18,395
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $17,520
Driver Convenience Group 760 760  
Popular Equipment Group 200    
Security Group 890 440  
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595  
Front side airbags 250 250  
Sunroof 795 795 750
Heated front seats 250    
Leather Package     1,000
Driver Convenience Group 699 699  
Popular Equipment Group 184    
Security Group 819 405  
Leather Interior Group 961 547  
Front side airbags 230 230  
Sunroof 731 731 655
Heated front seats 230    
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 4,190 2,840 1,750
Options (change) 3,854 2,612 1,525
Destination 580 580 695
Total Price $22,255 $22,730 $20,840
Total Invoice $20,805 $21,224 $19,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,000
Model Year200820082011
ModelCaliberCaliberForte
TrimSXTR/TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
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$20,840
Adjustments for Features-70-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,185$22,685$20,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$20,805$21,224$19,740
Adjustments for Features-65-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,740$21,182$19,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082011
ModelCaliberCaliberForte
TrimSXTR/TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
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 headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
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
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$1,195$1,170$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$45$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-65-420

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082011
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 Weight2,967 lb.2,782 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 SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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