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Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,285

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,504

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $3,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelOptimaOptimaCaliber
TrimSEXSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,500 $25,600 $18,765
Base Invoice $22,652 $23,902 $18,232
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
Floor mats 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000    
Premium Package   2,300  
Remote start   425  
Uconnect Voice Command     325
Power driver seat     300
Driver Convenience Group     550
Security Group     750
Sunroof     845
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
Floor mats 108    
Panoramic sunroof 932    
Premium Package   2,088  
Remote start   353  
Uconnect Voice Command     296
Power driver seat     273
Driver Convenience Group     501
Security Group     683
Sunroof     769
Options (change) 1,485 3,075 2,770
Options (change) 1,331 2,732 2,522
Destination 895 895 750
Total Price $25,880 $29,570 $22,285
Total Invoice $24,878 $27,529 $21,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,951
Model Year201820182012
ModelOptimaOptimaCaliber
TrimSEXSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4185hp 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)215/55-17215/55-17215/60-17
Total Price$25,880$29,570$22,285
Adjustments for Features-1,480-4,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,400$25,250$22,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$24,878$27,529$21,504
Adjustments for Features-1,423-4,0220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,455$23,507$21,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$52$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201820182012
ModelOptimaOptimaCaliber
TrimSEXSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $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 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,550$8,390$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$4,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,423-4,0220

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20182012
ModelOptimaCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in103.7 in
Length191.1 in173.8 in
Width73.2 in68.8 in
Height57.7 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,219 lb.3,062 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.947.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

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%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested250100%
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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