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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: $21,835

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $330

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimSXTR/TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $19,100
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $17,605
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595  
Popular Equipment Group 200    
Driver Convenience Group 760 760  
Front side airbags 250 250  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400   795
Sunroof 795 795  
CD changer, in-dash 320 320  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
CD changer, remote     375
Leather Interior Group 961 547  
Popular Equipment Group 184    
Driver Convenience Group 699 699  
Front side airbags 230 230  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 368   710
Sunroof 731 731  
CD changer, in-dash 294 294  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
CD changer, remote     288
Options (change) 3,770 2,720 2,475
Options (change) 3,467 2,501 2,122
Destination 580 580 590
Total Price $21,835 $22,610 $22,165
Total Invoice $20,418 $21,113 $20,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Caliber SXT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $266
Model Year200820082006
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimSXTR/TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4172hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18205/60-15
Total Price$21,835$22,610$22,165
Adjustments for Features0-325-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,835$22,285$21,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$450$0
Total Invoice$20,418$21,113$20,317
Adjustments for Features0-303-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,418$20,810$20,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$392$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082006
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimSXTR/TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
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 
Heated front seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,345$2,670$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-303-165

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082006
ModelCaliberOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length173.8 in185.8 in
Width68.8 in71.5 in
Height60.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft313.6 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%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27569%
Total Not Requested12531%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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