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Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,285

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,504

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $3,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelCaliberOptimaOptima
TrimSXTSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $23,500 $25,600
Base Invoice $18,232 $22,652 $23,902
Security Group 750    
Uconnect Voice Command 325    
Driver Convenience Group 550    
Power driver seat 300    
Sunroof 845    
Universal garage door opener   350 350
Floor mats   135  
Panoramic sunroof   1,000  
Premium Package     2,300
Remote start     425
Security Group 683    
Uconnect Voice Command 296    
Driver Convenience Group 501    
Power driver seat 273    
Sunroof 769    
Universal garage door opener   291 291
Floor mats   108  
Panoramic sunroof   932  
Premium Package     2,088
Remote start     353
Options (change) 2,770 1,485 3,075
Options (change) 2,522 1,331 2,732
Destination 750 895 895
Total Price $22,285 $25,880 $29,570
Total Invoice $21,504 $24,878 $27,529

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,951
Model Year201220182018
ModelCaliberOptimaOptima
TrimSXTSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4185hp I4185hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG25/36 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,285$25,880$29,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-4,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,285$24,400$25,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850
Total Invoice$21,504$24,878$27,529
Adjustments for Features0-1,423-4,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,504$23,455$23,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$52

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220182018
ModelCaliberOptimaOptima
TrimSXTSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote start$150 $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,070$5,550$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,423-4,022

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122018
ModelCaliberOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.4 in
Length173.8 in191.1 in
Width68.8 in73.2 in
Height60.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,062 lb.3,219 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft315.9 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
Compass0Yes
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 Optima S

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

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