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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: $21,960

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $760

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelCaliberOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $19,895
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,510
Security Group 750  
Driver Convenience Group 550  
Power driver seat 300  
Sunroof 845  
Stability control   650
Premium Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   200
Security Group 683  
Driver Convenience Group 501  
Power driver seat 273  
Sunroof 769  
Stability control   580
Premium Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   160
Options (change) 2,445 2,150
Options (change) 2,226 1,900
Destination 750 675
Total Price $21,960 $22,720
Total Invoice $21,208 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $940
Model Year20122008
ModelCaliberOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17205/60-16
Total Price$21,960$22,720
Adjustments for Features0-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,960$21,840
Total Invoice$21,208$21,085
Adjustments for Features0-817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,208$20,268

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelCaliberOptima
TrimSXTEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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$2,720$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-817

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

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122008
ModelCaliberOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in107.1 in
Length173.8 in186.4 in
Width68.8 in71.1 in
Height60.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.4 ft314.8 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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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