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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: $24,990

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $4,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,303

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $3,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeCaliber
TrimXLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,455 $19,310
Base Invoice $21,789 $18,032
Cargo Package 295  
Sun and SYNC Package 745  
Leather Comfort Group 745  
Engine-block heater 35 35
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 345 130
Navigation system 2,695 1,395
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 695 700
Driver Convenience Group   760
Security Group   440
Leather Interior Group   595
Front side airbags   250
Sunroof   795
Cargo Package 251  
Sun and SYNC Package 633  
Leather Comfort Group 633  
Engine-block heater 30 32
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 293 120
Navigation system 2,291 1,283
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 591 644
Driver Convenience Group   699
Security Group   405
Leather Interior Group   547
Front side airbags   230
Sunroof   731
Options (change) 5,555 5,100
Options (change) 4,722 4,691
Destination 725 580
Total Price $29,735 $24,990
Total Invoice $27,236 $23,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,541
Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeCaliber
TrimXLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionA6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-18
Total Price$29,735$24,990
Adjustments for Features-1,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,215$24,990
Total Invoice$27,236$23,303
Adjustments for Features-1,3920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,844$23,303

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20092008
ModelEscapeCaliber
TrimXLTR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,140$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3920

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,255 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.2 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 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.2 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.3 ft348.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber specs.

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 SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

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