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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: $23,650

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $2,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,088

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $2,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelCaliberCaliberForteForte
TrimSXTR/TEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $20,390 $20,990
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $19,367 $19,811
Popular Equipment Group 200      
Driver Convenience Group 760 760    
Security Group 890 440    
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595    
Front side airbags 250 250    
Navigation system 1,395 1,395    
Heated front seats 250      
Sunroof 795 795    
Premium Tech Package     4,500 4,200
Floor mats     115 115
Popular Equipment Group 184      
Driver Convenience Group 699 699    
Security Group 819 405    
Leather Interior Group 961 547    
Front side airbags 230 230    
Navigation system 1,283 1,283    
Heated front seats 230      
Sunroof 731 731    
Premium Tech Package     4,081 3,863
Floor mats     93 93
Options (change) 5,585 4,235 4,615 4,315
Options (change) 5,137 3,895 4,174 3,956
Destination 580 580 850 850
Total Price $23,650 $24,125 $25,855 $26,155
Total Invoice $22,088 $22,507 $24,391 $24,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelCaliberCaliberForteForte
TrimSXTR/TEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp I4172hp I4173hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,650$24,125$25,855$26,155
Adjustments for Features-250-2,355-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$24,125$23,500$23,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$475
Total Invoice$22,088$22,507$24,391$24,617
Adjustments for Features-230-2,222-2,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,065$22,507$22,169$22,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0$396

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelCaliberCaliberForteForte
TrimSXTR/TEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Articulating liftgate speakers $50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat   $150
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,570$1,545$3,900$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$2,355$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-2,222-2,052

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082016
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 Weight2,967 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.0 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 Legroom35.6 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
LED tail lights0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested285068%
Total Not Requested135032%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested285062%
Total Not Requested177538%

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