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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: $20,065

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,161

Kia Forte LX   
Difference: $1,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelForteForteCaliber
TrimLXEXSXT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,200 $22,100 $18,765
Base Invoice $17,463 $20,966 $18,232
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats 125 125  
Remote start 495 495  
Uconnect Voice Command     325
Driver Convenience Group     550
Security Group     750
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats 102 102  
Remote start 410 410  
Uconnect Voice Command     296
Driver Convenience Group     501
Security Group     683
Options (change) 970 970 1,625
Options (change) 803 803 1,480
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $20,065 $23,965 $21,140
Total Invoice $19,161 $22,664 $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: $125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139
Model Year201720172012
ModelForteForteCaliber
TrimLXEXSXT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4164hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG25/33 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17215/60-17
Total Price$20,065$23,965$21,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,930-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,065$21,035$19,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$970$0
Total Invoice$19,161$22,664$20,462
Adjustments for Features0-2,771-1,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,161$19,893$19,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$732$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201720172012
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
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera $200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Power-folding mirrors $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$50 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,970$4,900$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,771-1,162

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20172012
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 Weight2,928 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 Room53.8 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
Dodge Caliber SXT

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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