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Dodge Caliber vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $975

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelCaliberCaliberMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXTSXT Plusi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,199 $18,462 $20,850 $22,141 $22,378
Driver Convenience Group 550 550        
Uconnect Voice Command 325 325        
Security Group 750 700        
Sunroof 845 845        
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,400      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200 200 200
Satellite radio     430 430 430 430
Universal garage door opener     75 75 75 75
Fog lights     325   325  
Remote start     350 350 350 350
Driver Convenience Group 501 501        
Uconnect Voice Command 296 296        
Security Group 683 637        
Sunroof 769 769        
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,204      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160 160 160
Satellite radio     344 344 344 344
Universal garage door opener     60 60 60 60
Fog lights     260   260  
Remote start     280 280 280 280
Options (change) 2,470 2,420 2,780 1,055 1,380 1,055
Options (change) 2,249 2,203 2,308 844 1,104 844
Destination 750 750 795 795 795 795
Total Price $21,985 $21,900 $22,875 $23,650 $25,325 $25,250
Total Invoice $21,231 $21,152 $21,565 $22,489 $24,040 $24,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $517
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelCaliberCaliberMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXTSXT Plusi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4158hp I4155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$21,985$21,900$22,875$23,650$25,325$25,250
Adjustments for Features-9000-25-705-3,330-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,085$21,900$22,850$22,945$21,995$22,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$855$950$0$275
Total Invoice$21,231$21,152$21,565$22,489$24,040$24,017
Adjustments for Features-8690-24-670-3,161-2,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,362$21,152$21,541$21,819$20,879$21,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$662$940$0$304

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelCaliberCaliberMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSXTSXT Plusi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
5-speed manual $0    
6-speed manual  $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Proximity key   $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125 $125
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Navigation system    $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150    
Heated front seats$200$200  $200$200
Interior trim, special color $0    
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0     
Total Value of Features$2,645$1,745$1,770$2,450$5,075$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$25$705$3,330$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments-8690-24-670-3,161-2,834

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelCaliberMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length173.8 in177.4 in
Width68.8 in69.1 in
Height60.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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