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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: $22,100

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $155

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,805

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $140

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelCaliberCaliberForte
TrimSXTR/TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $19,600
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $18,670
Driver Convenience Group 760 760  
Security Group 890 440  
Popular Equipment Group 200    
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  
Security Group 819 405  
Popular Equipment Group 184    
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 580 580 750
Total Price $22,255 $22,730 $22,100
Total Invoice $20,805 $21,224 $20,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $695
Model Year200820082012
ModelCaliberCaliberForte
TrimSXTR/TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp I4172hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6
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$22,100
Adjustments for Features-250-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,230$22,730$21,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$20,805$21,224$20,945
Adjustments for Features-230-858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,782$21,224$20,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082012
ModelCaliberCaliberForte
TrimSXTR/TSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$905
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-858

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
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%
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%
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

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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