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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: $21,140

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $70

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,238

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelForteForteCaliber
TrimLXEXSXT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,090 $20,390 $18,765
Base Invoice $17,359 $19,367 $18,232
Popular Plus Package 1,310    
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats 115 115  
Remote start 495 495  
Uconnect Voice Command     325
Driver Convenience Group     550
Security Group     750
Popular Plus Package 1,235    
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats 93 93  
Remote start 410 410  
Uconnect Voice Command     296
Driver Convenience Group     501
Security Group     683
Options (change) 2,270 960 1,625
Options (change) 2,029 794 1,480
Destination 850 850 750
Total Price $21,210 $22,200 $21,140
Total Invoice $20,238 $21,011 $20,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Caliber SXT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Forte LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59
Model Year201620162012
ModelForteForteCaliber
TrimLXEXSXT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp I4173hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/36 MPG25/36 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17215/60-17
Total Price$21,210$22,200$21,140
Adjustments for Features0-475-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,210$21,725$20,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0
Total Invoice$20,238$21,011$20,462
Adjustments for Features0-450-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,238$20,561$20,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$323$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201620162012
ModelForteForteCaliber
TrimLXEXSXT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,200$2,675$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-450-165

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20162012
ModelForteCaliber
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length171.3 in173.8 in
Width70.1 in68.8 in
Height57.1 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,062 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft347.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte LX

Popular Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

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