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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: $22,285

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $4,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,504

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $3,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelCaliberMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXTs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,765 $25,495 $25,445
Base Invoice $18,232 $24,389 $24,343
Driver Convenience Group 550    
Power driver seat 300    
Uconnect Voice Command 325    
Security Group 750    
Sunroof 845    
Universal garage door opener   125 125
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Driver Convenience Group 501    
Power driver seat 273    
Uconnect Voice Command 296    
Security Group 683    
Sunroof 769    
Universal garage door opener   100 100
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,002
Options (change) 2,770 125 1,175
Options (change) 2,522 100 1,102
Destination 750 835 835
Total Price $22,285 $26,455 $27,455
Total Invoice $21,504 $25,324 $26,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $631
Model Year201220162016
ModelCaliberMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXTs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG28/39 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$22,285$26,455$27,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,780-4,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,285$23,675$23,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$0
Total Invoice$21,504$25,324$26,280
Adjustments for Features0-2,661-4,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,504$22,663$22,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$528$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220162016
ModelCaliberMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXTs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,320$5,100$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,661-4,145

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelCaliberMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in106.3 in
Length173.8 in175.6 in
Width68.8 in70.7 in
Height60.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,062 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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