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Dodge Caliber vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,575

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $7,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,856

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $5,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220062006
ModelCaliberAltimaAltima
TrimSXT Plus3.5 SESE-R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,730 $23,600 $29,650
Base Invoice $18,199 $21,826 $27,421
Driver Convenience Group 550    
Security Group 700    
Sunroof 845    
Braking and Airbag Package   800  
Sport Package   1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   230  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   800 800
Satellite radio   350 350
Floor mats   160 160
Polished alloy wheels   1,370  
Driver Convenience Group 501    
Security Group 637    
Sunroof 769    
Braking and Airbag Package   694  
Sport Package   1,085  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   172  
Traction Control and Airbag Package   694 694
Satellite radio   304 304
Floor mats   119 119
Polished alloy wheels   969  
Options (change) 2,095 4,960 1,310
Options (change) 1,907 4,037 1,117
Destination 750 605 605
Total Price $21,575 $29,165 $31,565
Total Invoice $20,856 $26,468 $29,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,313
Model Year201220062006
ModelCaliberAltimaAltima
TrimSXT Plus3.5 SESE-R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4250hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$21,575$29,165$31,565
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,850$29,165$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$125
Total Invoice$20,856$26,468$29,143
Adjustments for Features-7010-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,155$26,468$27,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$575

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201220062006
ModelCaliberAltimaAltima
TrimSXT Plus3.5 SESE-R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,570$1,845$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-7010-2,100

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122006
ModelCaliberAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in110.2 in
Length173.8 in192.3 in
Width68.8 in70.4 in
Height60.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft315.6 ft3

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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%
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%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Braking and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Traction Control and Airbag Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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