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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: $23,470

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $345

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,240

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $14

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberForteForte
TrimSXTR/TEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $22,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $20,966 $22,422
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595    
Sport Appearance Package 365      
Driver Convenience Group 760 760    
Security Group 890 440    
Sunroof 795 795    
Navigation system 1,395 1,395    
Heated front seats 250      
Front side airbags 250 250    
Universal garage door opener     350 350
Floor mats     125 125
Interior trim, special color       0
Premium Tech Package       3,600
Leather Interior Group 961 547    
Sport Appearance Package 336      
Driver Convenience Group 699 699    
Security Group 819 405    
Sunroof 731 731    
Navigation system 1,283 1,283    
Heated front seats 230      
Front side airbags 230 230    
Universal garage door opener     291 291
Floor mats     102 102
Interior trim, special color       0
Premium Tech Package       3,236
Options (change) 5,750 4,235 475 4,075
Options (change) 5,289 3,895 393 3,629
Destination 580 580 895 895
Total Price $23,815 $24,125 $23,470 $28,770
Total Invoice $22,240 $22,507 $22,254 $26,946

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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: $219
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberForteForte
TrimSXTR/TEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine148hp I4172hp I4164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6S7
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$23,815$24,125$23,470$28,770
Adjustments for Features-220-1950-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,595$23,930$23,470$24,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0$1,025
Total Invoice$22,240$22,507$22,254$26,946
Adjustments for Features-205-1820-4,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,035$22,325$22,254$22,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$688

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberForteForte
TrimSXTR/TEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Articulating liftgate speakers $50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Interior trim, special color$0  $0
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
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,170$3,145$2,950$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$195$0$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-205-1820-4,004

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082018
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.2,929 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 in53.8 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

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body color grille (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0Yes
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%

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

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested165040%
Total Not Requested250060%

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