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Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,840

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,740

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $1,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelForteCaliberCaliber
TrimSXSXTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,395 $17,485 $19,310
Base Invoice $17,520 $16,371 $18,032
Leather Package 1,000    
Sunroof 750 795 795
Popular Equipment Group   200  
Driver Convenience Group   760 760
Security Group   890 440
Leather Interior Group   1,045 595
Front side airbags   250 250
Heated front seats   250  
Leather Package 870    
Sunroof 655 731 731
Popular Equipment Group   184  
Driver Convenience Group   699 699
Security Group   819 405
Leather Interior Group   961 547
Front side airbags   230 230
Heated front seats   230  
Options (change) 1,750 4,190 2,840
Options (change) 1,525 3,854 2,612
Destination 695 580 580
Total Price $20,840 $22,255 $22,730
Total Invoice $19,740 $20,805 $21,224

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,000
Model Year201120082008
ModelForteCaliberCaliber
TrimSXSXTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4148hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$20,840$22,255$22,730
Adjustments for Features0-70-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,840$22,185$22,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$500
Total Invoice$19,740$20,805$21,224
Adjustments for Features0-65-42
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,740$20,740$21,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$442

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201120082008
ModelForteCaliberCaliber
TrimSXSXTR/T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,125$1,195$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$70$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-65-42

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20112008
ModelForteCaliber
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.7 in
Length170.9 in173.8 in
Width69.9 in68.8 in
Height57.5 in60.4 in
Curb Weight2,782 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.4 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft348.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Alarm100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested110092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
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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