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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: $22,285

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $1,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,504

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $906

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelCaliberForte
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,765 $19,700
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,759
Security Group 750  
Uconnect Voice Command 325  
Driver Convenience Group 550  
Power driver seat 300  
Sunroof 845  
Premium Package   2,600
Floor mats   115
Remote start   495
Security Group 683  
Uconnect Voice Command 296  
Driver Convenience Group 501  
Power driver seat 273  
Sunroof 769  
Premium Package   2,348
Floor mats   93
Remote start   410
Options (change) 2,770 3,210
Options (change) 2,522 2,851
Destination 750 800
Total Price $22,285 $23,710
Total Invoice $21,504 $22,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,533
Model Year20122014
ModelCaliberForte
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG24/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$22,285$23,710
Adjustments for Features0-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,285$21,130
Total Invoice$21,504$22,410
Adjustments for Features0-2,439
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,504$19,971

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
ModelCaliberForte
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,095$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,439

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122014
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 Weight3,062 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 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 Legroom35.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft356.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Total Requested160044%
Total Not Requested202556%

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