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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: $23,525

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $12,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,672

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $11,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimUptownRushSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,585 $20,585 $35,300
Base Invoice $19,929 $19,929 $32,963
Security Group 700    
Driver Convenience Group 300 300  
Media Center 430N 1,035 395  
Sunroof 845 845  
Leather Interior Group   650  
Security Group 637    
Driver Convenience Group 273 273  
Media Center 430N 942 359  
Sunroof 769 769  
Leather Interior Group   592  
Options (change) 2,880 2,190 0
Options (change) 2,621 1,993 0
Destination 750 750 800
Total Price $24,215 $23,525 $36,100
Total Invoice $23,300 $22,672 $33,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,620
Model Year201120112014
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimUptownRushSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4172hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9458, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,215$23,525$36,100
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-6,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,940$23,525$29,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$23,300$22,672$33,763
Adjustments for Features-1,2270-6,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,073$22,672$27,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$599$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112014
ModelCaliberCaliberOptima
TrimUptownRushSX Limited Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Front side airbags$350 $350
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Articulating liftgate speakers$50$50 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,435$3,160$9,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2270-6,070

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112014
ModelCaliberOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.0 in
Length173.8 in190.7 in
Width68.8 in72.1 in
Height60.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.3 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 Legroom35.7 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Uptown

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Rush

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
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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