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Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,410

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $4,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,707

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $3,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeCaliber
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,535 $24,185 $24,930 $18,765
Base Invoice $20,992 $22,494 $23,171 $18,232
Safety Package 595 595 595  
Cargo Convenience Group 150 150    
Sunroof 585 585 585 845
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395 395 395  
3.0L V6 855      
Power driver seat       300
Security Group       750
Safety Package 506 506 506  
Cargo Convenience Group 128 128    
Sunroof 498 498 498 769
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 336 336 336  
3.0L V6 778      
Power driver seat       273
Security Group       683
Options (change) 2,580 1,725 1,575 1,895
Options (change) 2,246 1,468 1,340 1,725
Destination 615 615 615 750
Total Price $25,730 $26,525 $27,120 $21,410
Total Invoice $23,853 $24,577 $25,126 $20,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,616
Model Year2006200620062012
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeCaliber
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6200hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA4A4A4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG20/24 MPG20/24 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16235/70-16215/60-17
Total Price$25,730$26,525$27,120$21,410
Adjustments for Features0-525-1,780-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,730$26,000$25,340$20,535
Cost Above Minimum$390$660$0$0
Total Invoice$23,853$24,577$25,126$20,707
Adjustments for Features0-486-1,649-846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,853$24,091$23,477$19,861
Cost Above Minimum$376$614$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year2006200620062012
ModelEscapeEscapeEscapeCaliber
TrimXLTXLT SportLimitedSXT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800$800 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50 
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control   $400
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler   $200
Tubular side steps $350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires $0  
Total Value of Features$2,595$3,120$4,375$3,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$1,780$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-486-1,649-846

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20062012
ModelEscapeCaliber
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.2 in103.7 in
Length174.9 in173.8 in
Width70.1 in68.8 in
Height69.7 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,276 lb.3,062 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT Sport

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150No
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

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