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Dodge Caliber vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,855

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $126,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,357

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $117,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelCaliberCaliberSLSL
TrimSXTR/TSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $148,050 $215,250
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $137,687 $200,183
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595    
Security Group 890 440    
Popular Equipment Group 200      
Driver Convenience Group 760 760    
Front side airbags 250 250    
Heated front seats 250      
Navigation system 1,395 1,395    
Wood trim     0 0
Leather Interior Group 961 547    
Security Group 819 405    
Popular Equipment Group 184      
Driver Convenience Group 699 699    
Front side airbags 230 230    
Heated front seats 230      
Navigation system 1,283 1,283    
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 4,790 3,440 0 0
Options (change) 4,406 3,164 0 0
Destination 580 580 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,855 $23,330 $148,975 $217,475
Total Invoice $21,357 $21,776 $138,612 $202,408

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $103,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $95,831
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelCaliberCaliberSLSL
TrimSXTR/TSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine148hp I4172hp I4577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionM5M5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9600, 11900, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$22,855$23,330$148,975$217,475
Adjustments for Features-250-23,050-29,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,830$23,330$125,925$188,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$62,200
Total Invoice$21,357$21,776$138,612$202,408
Adjustments for Features-230-21,447-27,317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,334$21,776$117,165$175,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0$57,926

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelCaliberCaliberSLSL
TrimSXTR/TSL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, power small  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning   $200
Night vision   $1750
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system  $0$0
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Articulating liftgate speakers $50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather headliner   $1000
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,470$2,445$25,495$31,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$23,050$29,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-21,447-27,317

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082015
ModelCaliberSL
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.7 in101.8 in
Length173.8 in181.8 in
Width68.8 in73.9 in
Height60.4 in51.8 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft38.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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