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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: $28,425

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $3,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,424

Dodge Caliber SRT4   
Difference: $2,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCaliberOptima
TrimSRT4SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,350 $26,500
Base Invoice $21,709 $24,760
SRT Option Group 1,185  
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System 1,190  
Front side airbags 250  
Navigation system 1,075 1,400
Sunroof 795  
Premium Package   2,950
SRT Option Group 1,090  
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System 1,095  
Front side airbags 230  
Navigation system 989 1,250
Sunroof 731  
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 4,495 4,350
Options (change) 4,135 3,885
Destination 580 750
Total Price $28,425 $31,600
Total Invoice $26,424 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,150
Model Year20082012
ModelCaliberOptima
TrimSRT4SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine285hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)522, 13550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$28,425$31,600
Adjustments for Features0-4,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,425$27,170
Total Invoice$26,424$29,395
Adjustments for Features0-4,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,424$25,274

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelCaliberOptima
TrimSRT4SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,770$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,121

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082012
ModelCaliberOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.0 in
Length173.8 in190.7 in
Width68.8 in72.1 in
Height60.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,156 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75No
Alarm100No
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested50054%
Total Not Requested42546%
Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Kicker, 522W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested506%
Total Not Requested85094%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested3005100%

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