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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: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $6,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSXTSXT Plus2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,765 $18,730 $25,785 $28,995 $35,510
Uconnect Voice Command 325 325      
Security Group 750 700      
Driver Convenience Group 550 550      
Sunroof 845 845      
Technology Package     1,280    
Floor mats     235 235 235
Rear spoiler     405 405 405
Uconnect Voice Command 296 296      
Security Group 683 637      
Driver Convenience Group 501 501      
Sunroof 769 769      
Technology Package     0    
Floor mats     0 0 0
Rear spoiler     344 344 344
Options (change) 2,470 2,420 1,920 640 640
Options (change) 2,249 2,203 344 344 344
Destination 750 750 885 885 885
Total Price $21,985 $21,900 $28,590 $30,520 $37,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Caliber SXT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,374
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSXTSXT Plus2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4158hp I4182hp I4182hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionCVTM5CVTCVTCVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$21,985$21,900$28,590$30,520$37,035
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,110-3,385-7,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,085$21,900$24,480$27,135$29,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$0$2,655$5,295

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelCaliberCaliberAltimaAltimaAltima
TrimSXTSXT Plus2.5 SV2.5 SL3.5 SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 $1000$1000 
5-speed manual $0   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Predictive forward collision warning    $250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Bodyside moldings $75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100 $100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100 $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Navigation system  $600 $600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Interior trim, special color $0   
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   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Polished alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,695$2,795$6,905$6,180$10,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,110$3,385$7,260
Value of Feature Adjustments-8690-177-136-241

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20122018
ModelCaliberAltima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in109.3 in
Length173.8 in191.9 in
Width68.8 in72.0 in
Height60.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,941 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.4 ft315.4 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 start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%
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%
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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SV

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Rear air vents100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested137551%
Total Not Requested130049%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 2.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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