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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: $21,690

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $270

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,315

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelCaliberOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $20,995 $21,975
Base Invoice $18,232 $19,620 $20,370
Security Group 750    
Power driver seat 300    
Driver Convenience Group 550    
Sunroof 845    
Premium Package     2,000
Security Group 683    
Power driver seat 273    
Driver Convenience Group 501    
Sunroof 769    
Premium Package     1,790
Options (change) 2,445 0 2,000
Options (change) 2,226 0 1,790
Destination 750 695 695
Total Price $21,960 $21,690 $24,670
Total Invoice $21,208 $20,315 $22,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $850
Model Year201220102010
ModelCaliberOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4175hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionCVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17205/60-16215/50-17
Total Price$21,960$21,690$24,670
Adjustments for Features-450-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,915$21,690$22,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,280
Total Invoice$21,208$20,315$22,855
Adjustments for Features-430-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,165$20,315$21,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$965

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220102010
ModelCaliberOptimaOptima
TrimSXTEXSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,820$3,775$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$45$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-430-1,575

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122010
ModelCaliberOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in107.1 in
Length173.8 in189.0 in
Width68.8 in71.1 in
Height60.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,012 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft315.0 ft3

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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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested87544%

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