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

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Dodge Caliber vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,055

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $27,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,383

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $25,248

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelCaliberCaliberSLKSLKSLK
TrimSXTSXT PlusSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $47,000 $59,200 $72,600
Base Invoice $18,232 $18,199 $43,710 $55,056 $67,518
Uconnect Voice Command 325 325      
Security Group 750 700      
Driver Convenience Group 550 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720
Rear spoiler     350 350  
Uconnect Voice Command 296 296      
Security Group 683 637      
Driver Convenience Group 501 501      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670
Rear spoiler     326 326  
Options (change) 1,625 1,575 1,070 1,070 720
Options (change) 1,480 1,434 996 996 670
Destination 750 750 925 925 925
Total Price $21,140 $21,055 $48,995 $61,195 $74,245
Total Invoice $20,462 $20,383 $45,631 $56,977 $69,113

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,526
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelCaliberCaliberSLKSLKSLK
TrimSXTSXT PlusSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine158hp I4158hp I4241hp I4302hp V6415hp V8
TransmissionCVTM5T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 8500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$21,140$21,055$48,995$61,195$74,245
Adjustments for Features-9000-10,215-11,930-13,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,240$21,055$38,780$49,265$60,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0$10,485$21,960
Total Invoice$20,462$20,383$45,631$56,977$69,113
Adjustments for Features-8710-9,514-11,108-12,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,591$20,383$36,117$45,869$56,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$792$0$9,752$20,424

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelCaliberCaliberSLKSLKSLK
TrimSXTSXT PlusSLK300SLK350AMG SLK55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start$150$150   
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200
Interior trim, special color $0   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,600$2,700$12,915$14,630$16,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$10,215$11,930$13,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-8710-9,514-11,108-12,572

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK

Model Year20122016
ModelCaliberSLK
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.7 in95.7 in
Length173.8 in162.8 in
Width68.8 in71.5 in
Height60.4 in51.2 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.5 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 Legroom35.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

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

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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