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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: $25,225

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $6,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,564

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $6,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimR/TSRT4SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,295 $24,840 $30,500
Base Invoice $19,026 $23,208 $28,380
Leather Interior Group 595 695  
Security Group 1,875    
Driver Convenience Group 335    
Sunroof 795 795  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 700    
SRT Option Group   575  
Polished alloy wheels   400  
Universal garage door opener     350
Leather Interior Group 541 632  
Security Group 1,706    
Driver Convenience Group 301    
Sunroof 723 723  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 637    
SRT Option Group   523  
Polished alloy wheels   364  
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 4,300 2,465 350
Options (change) 3,908 2,242 291
Destination 630 630 895
Total Price $25,225 $27,935 $31,745
Total Invoice $23,564 $26,080 $29,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,299
Model Year200920092018
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimR/TSRT4SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine172hp I4285hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/45-19235/45-18
Total Price$25,225$27,935$31,745
Adjustments for Features-1,7150-6,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,510$27,935$24,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,425$0
Total Invoice$23,564$26,080$29,566
Adjustments for Features-1,6020-6,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,962$26,080$23,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,118$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200920092018
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimR/TSRT4SX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350 $350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $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$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop $100 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25 $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer$150 $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,485$2,770$9,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$0$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6020-6,305

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092018
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 Weight2,967 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 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 Legroom35.6 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft315.9 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%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600No
CD player125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested102548%
Total Not Requested109052%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Total Requested35052%
Total Not Requested32548%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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