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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: $20,920

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $4,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,259

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $3,213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelEscapeEscapeCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,685 $24,415 $18,730
Base Invoice $20,229 $22,712 $18,199
Cargo Package 295 295  
Sun and Satellite Package 545 545  
Engine-block heater 35 35 95
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345 345  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695 695  
3.0L V6 1,010    
Security Group     500
Sunroof     845
5-speed manual     0
Cargo Package 251 251  
Sun and Satellite Package 464 464  
Engine-block heater 30 30 86
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293 293  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591 591  
3.0L V6 919    
Security Group     455
Sunroof     769
5-speed manual     0
Options (change) 2,925 1,915 1,440
Options (change) 2,548 1,629 1,310
Destination 695 665 750
Total Price $25,305 $26,995 $20,920
Total Invoice $23,472 $25,006 $20,259

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,903
Model Year200820082012
ModelEscapeEscapeCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine200hp V6200hp V6158hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17215/55-18
Total Price$25,305$26,995$20,920
Adjustments for Features-1,215-3,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,090$23,925$20,920
Cost Above Minimum$165$0$0
Total Invoice$23,472$25,006$20,259
Adjustments for Features-1,127-2,8440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,345$22,162$20,259
Cost Above Minimum$183$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year200820082012
ModelEscapeEscapeCaliber
TrimXLTLimitedSXT Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
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$50
Trip computer $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,885$4,740$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$3,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,127-2,8440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20082012
ModelEscapeCaliber
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.7 in
Length174.7 in173.8 in
Width71.1 in68.8 in
Height67.7 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
29.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Total Requested7533%
Total Not Requested15067%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested47583%
Total Not Requested10017%

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