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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: $23,525

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $11,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,672

Dodge Caliber Rush   
Difference: $9,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelOptimaCaliberCaliber
TrimSXUptownRush
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,500 $20,585 $20,585
Base Invoice $24,760 $19,929 $19,929
Premium Package 2,950    
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,400    
Driver Convenience Group   300 300
Security Group   700  
Media Center 430N   1,035 395
Sunroof   845 845
Leather Interior Group     650
Premium Package 2,635    
Limited Package 2,937    
Navigation system 1,250    
Driver Convenience Group   273 273
Security Group   637  
Media Center 430N   942 359
Sunroof   769 769
Leather Interior Group     592
Options (change) 7,650 2,880 2,190
Options (change) 6,822 2,621 1,993
Destination 750 750 750
Total Price $34,900 $24,215 $23,525
Total Invoice $32,332 $23,300 $22,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber Uptown
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,381
Model Year201220112011
ModelOptimaCaliberCaliber
TrimSXUptownRush
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4158hp I4172hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12458, 9458, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$34,900$24,215$23,525
Adjustments for Features-5,265-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,635$22,940$23,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$32,332$23,300$22,672
Adjustments for Features-4,878-1,2270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,454$22,073$22,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$599

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201220112011
ModelOptimaCaliberCaliber
TrimSXUptownRush
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers $50$50
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Speaker lights$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,350$4,360$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,265$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,878-1,2270

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20122011
ModelOptimaCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in103.7 in
Length190.7 in173.8 in
Width72.1 in68.8 in
Height57.3 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,207 lb.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.447.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested278093%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Uptown

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber Rush

Leather Interior Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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