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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: $21,960

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $1,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,208

Dodge Caliber SXT   
Difference: $747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelOptimaOptimaCaliber
TrimEXSXSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,690 $21,140 $18,765
Base Invoice $19,255 $19,665 $18,232
Premium Package 1,300 1,300  
Convenience Package 970 800  
Power driver seat     300
Driver Convenience Group     550
Security Group     750
Sunroof     845
Premium Package 1,160 1,160  
Convenience Package 865 715  
Power driver seat     273
Driver Convenience Group     501
Security Group     683
Sunroof     769
Options (change) 2,270 2,100 2,445
Options (change) 2,025 1,875 2,226
Destination 675 675 750
Total Price $23,635 $23,915 $21,960
Total Invoice $21,955 $22,215 $21,208

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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: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $697
Model Year200920092012
ModelOptimaOptimaCaliber
TrimEXSXSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine175hp I4175hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG22/32 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7360, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17215/60-17
Total Price$23,635$23,915$21,960
Adjustments for Features-1,555-1,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,080$22,660$21,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0
Total Invoice$21,955$22,215$21,208
Adjustments for Features-1,444-1,1660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,511$21,049$21,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$538$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year200920092012
ModelOptimaOptimaCaliber
TrimEXSXSXT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,275$3,975$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$1,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,444-1,1660

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20092012
ModelOptimaCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in103.7 in
Length189.0 in173.8 in
Width71.1 in68.8 in
Height58.3 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.3,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.047.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Total Requested20028%
Total Not Requested52572%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT

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 start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%

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