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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: $23,650

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $1,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,088

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $1,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimSXTR/TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $20,995
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $19,620
Security Group 890 440  
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595  
Driver Convenience Group 760 760  
Popular Equipment Group 200    
Front side airbags 250 250  
Navigation system 1,395 1,395 1,200
Heated front seats 250    
Sunroof 795 795  
Premium Package     2,200
Security Group 819 405  
Leather Interior Group 961 547  
Driver Convenience Group 699 699  
Popular Equipment Group 184    
Front side airbags 230 230  
Navigation system 1,283 1,283 1,075
Heated front seats 230    
Sunroof 731 731  
Premium Package     1,960
Options (change) 5,585 4,235 3,400
Options (change) 5,137 3,895 3,035
Destination 580 580 695
Total Price $23,650 $24,125 $25,090
Total Invoice $22,088 $22,507 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1
Model Year200820082010
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimSXTR/TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4172hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$23,650$24,125$25,090
Adjustments for Features-250-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$24,125$23,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$22,088$22,507$23,350
Adjustments for Features-230-1,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,065$22,507$22,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082010
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimSXTR/TEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
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$1,895$1,870$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-1,284

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082010
ModelCaliberOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in107.1 in
Length173.8 in189.0 in
Width68.8 in71.1 in
Height60.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested140056%

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