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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: $20,935

Dodge Caliber Mainstreet   
Difference: $4,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,658

Dodge Caliber Mainstreet   
Difference: $4,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelCaliberOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimMainstreetEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,060 $22,700 $24,700 $26,200
Base Invoice $16,986 $21,210 $23,080 $24,480
Security Group 930      
Driver Convenience Group 520      
Sunroof 795      
Premium Package   2,250 2,150 2,000
Security Group 846      
Driver Convenience Group 473      
Sunroof 723      
Premium Package   2,010 1,920 1,790
Options (change) 2,245 2,250 2,150 2,000
Options (change) 2,042 2,010 1,920 1,790
Destination 630 750 750 750
Total Price $20,935 $25,700 $27,600 $28,950
Total Invoice $19,658 $23,970 $25,750 $27,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Mainstreet
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,043
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelCaliberOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimMainstreetEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4200hp I4274hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$20,935$25,700$27,600$28,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,505-3,355-4,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,935$22,195$24,245$24,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$2,625
Total Invoice$19,658$23,970$25,750$27,020
Adjustments for Features0-3,269-3,130-3,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,658$20,701$22,620$23,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$2,464

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2010201120112011
ModelCaliberOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimMainstreetEXEX TurboSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$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$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,495$7,000$6,850$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,505$3,355$4,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,269-3,130-3,855

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,040 lb.3,207 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 Mainstreet

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested210091%

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