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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: $21,410

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $680

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,159

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelCaliberOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $19,100
Base Invoice $18,232 $17,605
Security Group 750  
Power driver seat 300  
Sunroof 845  
Floor mats   85
Rear spoiler   220
Antilock brakes (ABS)   795
2.7L V6   1,300
Security Group 683  
Power driver seat 273  
Sunroof 769  
Floor mats   65
Rear spoiler   169
Antilock brakes (ABS)   710
2.7L V6   1,020
Options (change) 1,895 2,400
Options (change) 1,725 1,964
Destination 750 590
Total Price $21,410 $22,090
Total Invoice $20,707 $20,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $825
Model Year20122006
ModelCaliberOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4170hp V6
TransmissionCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,410$22,090
Adjustments for Features-1,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,990$22,090
Total Invoice$20,707$20,159
Adjustments for Features-1,3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,334$20,159

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
ModelCaliberOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,320$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3730

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,012 lb.3,279 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 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 Legroom35.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.4 ft313.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
170 hp@6000
181 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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