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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: $14,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,152

Dodge Caliber SXT Plus   
Difference: $12,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaCaliber
TrimSX Limited TurboSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $18,730
Base Invoice $33,140 $18,199
Uconnect Voice Command   325
Driver Convenience Group   550
Security Group   700
Sunroof   845
Uconnect Voice Command   296
Driver Convenience Group   501
Security Group   637
Sunroof   769
Options (change) 0 2,420
Options (change) 0 2,203
Destination 825 750
Total Price $36,325 $21,900
Total Invoice $33,965 $21,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,024
Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaCaliber
TrimSX Limited TurboSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine274hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-18
Total Price$36,325$21,900
Adjustments for Features-8,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,995$21,900
Total Invoice$33,965$21,152
Adjustments for Features-7,7890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,176$21,152

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaCaliber
TrimSX Limited TurboSXT Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
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
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,275$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,7890

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Caliber

Model Year20152012
ModelOptimaCaliber
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.0 in103.7 in
Length190.7 in173.8 in
Width72.1 in68.8 in
Height57.9 in60.4 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.2,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 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
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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