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Dodge Caliber vs. Nissan Maxima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Nissan Maxima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,650

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $12,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,088

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $11,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCaliberCaliberMaximaMaxima
TrimSXTR/TSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $28,630 $30,880
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $26,229 $28,286
Popular Equipment Group 200      
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595    
Driver Convenience Group 760 760    
Security Group 890 440    
Front side airbags 250 250    
Sunroof 795 795 900 900
Navigation system 1,395 1,395 1,800 1,800
Heated front seats 250      
Sensory Package     2,550  
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control     600 600
Platinum Edition Package     1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler       370
Popular Equipment Group 184      
Leather Interior Group 961 547    
Driver Convenience Group 699 699    
Security Group 819 405    
Front side airbags 230 230    
Sunroof 731 731 780 780
Navigation system 1,283 1,283 1,561 1,561
Heated front seats 230      
Sensory Package     2,213  
Floor mats     131 131
Stability control     520 520
Platinum Edition Package     1,006 1,006
Rear spoiler       291
Options (change) 5,585 4,235 7,125 4,945
Options (change) 5,137 3,895 6,211 4,289
Destination 580 580 695 695
Total Price $23,650 $24,125 $36,450 $36,520
Total Invoice $22,088 $22,507 $33,135 $33,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Nissan Maxima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,675
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCaliberCaliberMaximaMaxima
TrimSXTR/TSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4172hp I4255hp V6255hp V6
TransmissionM5M5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9320, 8320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$23,650$24,125$36,450$36,520
Adjustments for Features-250-3,735-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$24,125$32,715$32,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$170
Total Invoice$22,088$22,507$33,135$33,270
Adjustments for Features-230-3,395-3,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,065$22,507$29,740$29,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0$218

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelCaliberCaliberMaximaMaxima
TrimSXTR/TSESL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stain-resistant fabric$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$1,470$1,445$5,180$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$3,735$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-3,395-3,312

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Nissan Maxima

Model Year20082008
ModelCaliberMaxima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.7 in111.2 in
Length173.8 in193.5 in
Width68.8 in71.7 in
Height60.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
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%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Sensory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 320W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

Option Package Details
Nissan Maxima SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested40084%
Total Not Requested7516%
Platinum Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested142593%

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