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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: $21,835

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $330

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,317

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaCaliberCaliber
TrimEXSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,100 $17,485 $19,310
Base Invoice $17,605 $16,371 $18,032
Leather Package 1,000    
Rear spoiler 220    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795 400  
Floor mats 85    
CD changer, remote 375    
Popular Equipment Group   200  
Driver Convenience Group   760 760
Leather Interior Group   1,045 595
Front side airbags   250 250
CD changer, in-dash   320 320
Sunroof   795 795
Leather Package 890    
Rear spoiler 169    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710 368  
Floor mats 65    
CD changer, remote 288    
Popular Equipment Group   184  
Driver Convenience Group   699 699
Leather Interior Group   961 547
Front side airbags   230 230
CD changer, in-dash   294 294
Sunroof   731 731
Options (change) 2,475 3,770 2,720
Options (change) 2,122 3,467 2,501
Destination 590 580 580
Total Price $22,165 $21,835 $22,610
Total Invoice $20,317 $20,418 $21,113

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Caliber SXT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $266
Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaCaliberCaliber
TrimEXSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4148hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 4458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$22,165$21,835$22,610
Adjustments for Features-1800-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,985$21,835$22,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$450
Total Invoice$20,317$20,418$21,113
Adjustments for Features-1650-303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,152$20,418$20,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$392

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year200620082008
ModelOptimaCaliberCaliber
TrimEXSXTR/T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers  $50
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,525$2,345$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-1650-303

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20062008
ModelOptimaCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.7 in
Length185.8 in173.8 in
Width71.5 in68.8 in
Height55.5 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.2,967 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft318.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.648.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27569%
Total Not Requested12531%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber R/T

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Compass0No
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%
Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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