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Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,780

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $6,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,208

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $5,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCaliberCaliberOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSXTR/T2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,485 $19,310 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $16,371 $18,032 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Security Group 890 440      
Leather Interior Group 1,045 595      
Driver Convenience Group 760 760      
Popular Equipment Group 200        
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 130 130      
Front side airbags 250 250      
Heated front seats 250        
Navigation system 1,395 1,395   2,000 2,000
Sunroof 795 795      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183  
Limited Package     2,700    
Stability control     300    
Universal garage door opener     77 77 77
Security Group 819 405      
Leather Interior Group 961 547      
Driver Convenience Group 699 699      
Popular Equipment Group 184        
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 120 120      
Front side airbags 230 230      
Heated front seats 230        
Navigation system 1,283 1,283   1,822 1,822
Sunroof 731 731      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119  
Limited Package     2,426    
Stability control     275    
Universal garage door opener     50 50 50
Options (change) 5,715 4,365 3,260 2,260 2,077
Options (change) 5,257 4,015 2,870 1,991 1,872
Destination 580 580 645 645 645
Total Price $23,780 $24,255 $30,200 $33,900 $34,217
Total Invoice $22,208 $22,627 $28,174 $31,431 $31,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,099
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCaliberCaliberOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSXTR/T2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine148hp I4172hp I4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionM5M5T4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4458, 9100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/55-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,780$24,255$30,200$33,900$34,217
Adjustments for Features-250-4,170-3,745-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,755$24,255$26,030$30,155$29,347
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$4,125$3,317
Total Invoice$22,208$22,627$28,174$31,431$31,867
Adjustments for Features-230-3,890-3,472-4,536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,185$22,627$24,284$27,959$27,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0$3,675$3,047

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCaliberCaliberOutbackOutbackOutback
TrimSXTR/T2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
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$0
Brake assist$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25   
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$100
Power height adjuster, driver 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
Stain-resistant fabric$100    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,420$2,395$6,565$6,140$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$4,170$3,745$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-3,890-3,472-4,536

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caliber vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008
ModelCaliberOutback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.7 in105.1 in
Length173.8 in188.7 in
Width68.8 in69.7 in
Height60.4 in63.2 in
Curb Weight2,967 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.0 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
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 link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50No
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested105044%
Total Not Requested135056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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