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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: $25,260

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $3,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,596

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $2,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelEscapeCaliberCaliber
TrimXLTR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,870 $20,295 $24,840
Base Invoice $23,222 $19,026 $23,208
Package 203A 1,985    
Engine-block heater 35 35 35
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 395    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 495 700  
Security Group   1,875 1,485
Driver Convenience Group   335  
Leather Interior Group   595 695
Sunroof   795 795
SRT Option Group     215
Polished alloy wheels     400
Package 203A 1,686    
Engine-block heater 30 32 32
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 346    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 421 637  
Security Group   1,706 1,351
Driver Convenience Group   301  
Leather Interior Group   541 632
Sunroof   723 723
SRT Option Group     192
Polished alloy wheels     364
Options (change) 2,910 4,335 3,625
Options (change) 2,483 3,940 3,294
Destination 825 630 630
Total Price $28,605 $25,260 $29,095
Total Invoice $26,530 $23,596 $27,132

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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: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,978
Model Year201220092009
ModelEscapeCaliberCaliber
TrimXLTR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine171hp I4172hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionA6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4458, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/55-18225/45-19
Total Price$28,605$25,260$29,095
Adjustments for Features-1,510-4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,095$24,785$29,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,310
Total Invoice$26,530$23,596$27,132
Adjustments for Features-1,400-4440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,130$23,152$27,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,980

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201220092009
ModelEscapeCaliberCaliber
TrimXLTR/TSRT4
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation system $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Performance meter  $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,220$3,185$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,400-4440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122009
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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Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested222584%
Total Not Requested42516%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Navigation system600No
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested130061%
Total Not Requested81539%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62543%
Total Not Requested81557%
SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Total Requested32548%
Total Not Requested35052%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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