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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: $21,900

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $8,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $7,323

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelOptimaCaliberCaliber
TrimSXSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,800 $18,765 $18,730
Base Invoice $25,040 $18,232 $18,199
Premium Package 2,950    
Uconnect Voice Command   325 325
Driver Convenience Group   550 550
Security Group   750 700
Sunroof   845 845
Premium Package 2,635    
Uconnect Voice Command   296 296
Driver Convenience Group   501 501
Security Group   683 637
Sunroof   769 769
Options (change) 2,950 2,470 2,420
Options (change) 2,635 2,249 2,203
Destination 800 750 750
Total Price $30,550 $21,985 $21,900
Total Invoice $28,475 $21,231 $21,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,583
Model Year201320122012
ModelOptimaCaliberCaliber
TrimSXSXTSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/60-17215/55-18
Total Price$30,550$21,985$21,900
Adjustments for Features-4,860-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,690$21,085$21,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$815
Total Invoice$28,475$21,231$21,152
Adjustments for Features-4,530-8690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,945$20,362$21,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$790

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year201320122012
ModelOptimaCaliberCaliber
TrimSXSXTSXT Plus
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$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
HD radio$50  
Media drive, small$5  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
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  
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,830$3,870$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,860$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,530-8690

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,224 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 devices0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested2257%
Total Not Requested280593%

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Caliber SXT Plus

Uconnect Voice Command
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested150100%
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?
Front side airbags350Yes
Alarm100No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Oil cooler0No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested35048%
Total Not Requested37552%

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