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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $1,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimR/TSRT4EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,295 $24,840 $19,100
Base Invoice $19,026 $23,208 $17,605
Leather Interior Group 595 695  
Driver Convenience Group 695    
Sunroof 795 795  
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Leather Interior Group 541 632  
Driver Convenience Group 632    
Sunroof 723 723  
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 2,085 1,490 2,100
Options (change) 1,896 1,355 1,834
Destination 630 630 590
Total Price $23,010 $26,960 $21,790
Total Invoice $21,552 $25,193 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,825
Model Year200920092006
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimR/TSRT4EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4285hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 4120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-19205/60-15
Total Price$23,010$26,960$21,790
Adjustments for Features-750-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,935$26,960$21,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0
Total Invoice$21,552$25,193$20,029
Adjustments for Features-700-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,482$25,193$19,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,711$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092006
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimR/TSRT4EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50 
Front side airbags  $350
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control $400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player  $50
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$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  
Heated front seats$200$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,520$2,445$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$405
Value of Feature Adjustments-700-372

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092006
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 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
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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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