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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: $19,825

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,860

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $1,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelForteCaliber
TrimEXSXT Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,300 $18,730
Base Invoice $17,430 $18,199
Sunroof 750 845
Uconnect Voice Command   325
Security Group   500
5-speed manual   0
Sunroof 655 769
Uconnect Voice Command   296
Security Group   455
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 750 1,670
Options (change) 655 1,520
Destination 775 750
Total Price $19,825 $21,150
Total Invoice $18,860 $20,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,256
Model Year20132012
ModelForteCaliber
TrimEXSXT Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/55-18
Total Price$19,825$21,150
Adjustments for Features-6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,145$21,150
Total Invoice$18,860$20,469
Adjustments for Features-6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,213$20,469

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20132012
ModelForteCaliber
TrimEXSXT Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat $150
Interior trim, special color $0
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,450$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6470

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,843 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.4 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 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35061%
Total Not Requested22539%

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