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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: $24,525

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,927

Dodge Caliber R/T   
Difference: $2,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelForteForteCaliberCaliber
TrimEXSXR/TSRT4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,100 $23,800 $20,295 $24,840
Base Invoice $20,966 $22,422 $19,026 $23,208
Premium Tech Package 3,600 3,600    
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Floor mats 125 125    
Security Group     1,875 1,485
Driver Convenience Group     335  
Leather Interior Group     595 695
Sunroof     795 795
SRT Option Group       215
Premium Tech Package 3,236 3,236    
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Floor mats 102 102    
Security Group     1,706 1,351
Driver Convenience Group     301  
Leather Interior Group     541 632
Sunroof     723 723
SRT Option Group       192
Options (change) 4,075 4,075 3,600 3,190
Options (change) 3,629 3,629 3,271 2,898
Destination 895 895 630 630
Total Price $27,070 $28,770 $24,525 $28,660
Total Invoice $25,490 $26,946 $22,927 $26,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $937
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelForteForteCaliberCaliber
TrimEXSXR/TSRT4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4201hp I4172hp I4285hp I4
TransmissionT6S7M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6458, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/40-18215/55-18225/45-19
Total Price$27,070$28,770$24,525$28,660
Adjustments for Features-3,940-4,215-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,130$24,555$24,300$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0$4,360
Total Invoice$25,490$26,946$22,927$26,736
Adjustments for Features-3,710-3,948-2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,780$22,998$22,717$26,736
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,218$0$4,019

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelForteForteCaliberCaliber
TrimEXSXR/TSRT4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75 
Hood scoop   $100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Performance meter   $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,700$1,710$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,940$4,215$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,710-3,948-2100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182009
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 Weight2,929 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 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 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.2 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.4 ft348.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested187544%
Total Not Requested237556%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested177543%
Total Not Requested237557%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36517%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SRT4

SRT Option Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Performance meter150No
Total Requested42563%
Total Not Requested25037%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
CD player125No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Voice recorder0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested24017%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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