Chevrolet Equinox vs. Dodge Caliber Price Comparison


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For the Chevrolet Equinox vs. Dodge Caliber price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Equinox vs. Caliber Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Equinox and Caliber will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Dodge Caliber SXT's price is $5,505 lower than the Chevrolet Equinox LT's price |
TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Dodge Caliber
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 5,505 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 4,784 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Equinox | Equinox | Caliber |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | SXT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 264hp V6 | 264hp V6 | 158hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | T6 | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 17/24 MPG | 17/24 MPG | 23/27 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | ?, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/65-17 | 225/65-17 | 215/60-17 |
| Total Price | 31,945 | 34,295 | 22,380 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,060 | -5,975 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | 27,885 | 28,320 | 22,380 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 435 | 0 |
| Total Invoice | 30,214 | 32,446 | 21,590 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,840 | -5,653 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | 26,374 | 26,793 | 21,590 |
| Cost Above Minimum | 0 | 419 | 0 |
Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Dodge Caliber
Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet Equinox vs. Dodge CaliberThe sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
| Lowest Total Price: Dodge Caliber SXT | |||
| Difference: 9,565 | |||
| Lowest Total Invoice: Dodge Caliber SXT | |||
| Difference: 8,624 | |||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Equinox | Equinox | Caliber |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | SXT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | 25,050 | 29,220 | 18,765 |
| Base Invoice | 23,798 | 27,759 | 18,232 |
| 2LT Equipment Group | 1,820 | ||
| Engine-block heater | 100 | 100 | 95 |
| Sunroof | 900 | 900 | 845 |
| 3.0L V6 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
| AWD | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Uconnect Voice Command | 325 | ||
| Power driver seat | 300 | ||
| Driver Convenience Group | 550 | ||
| Security Group | 750 | ||
| 2LT Equipment Group | 0 | ||
| Engine-block heater | 86 | ||
| Sunroof | 769 | ||
| 3.0L V6 | 0 | ||
| AWD | 0 | ||
| Uconnect Voice Command | 296 | ||
| Power driver seat | 273 | ||
| Driver Convenience Group | 501 | ||
| Security Group | 683 | ||
| Total options | 6,070 | 4,250 | 2,865 |
| Total options | 5,591 | 3,862 | 2,608 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 750 |
| Total Price | 31,945 | 34,295 | 22,380 |
| Total Invoice | 30,214 | 32,446 | 21,590 |
Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Dodge Caliber
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Equinox | Equinox | Caliber |
| Trim | LT | LTZ | SXT |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | $1100 | |
| CVT | $1000 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Front seat active head restraints | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $100 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $300 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||
| Roof rack | $300 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | $125 | ||
| Climate Control and Infotainment | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||
| Interior air filter | $25 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $400 | $400 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $50 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $50 | $50 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Laminated side glass | $300 | $300 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Spotter mirrors | $40 | $40 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | |
| Machined alloy wheels | $350 | ||
| Touring suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $6,680 | $8,595 | $2,620 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,060 | $5,975 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,840 | -5,653 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Dodge Caliber
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Equinox | Caliber |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 103.7 in |
| Length | 187.8 in | 173.8 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 66.3 in | 60.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,101 lb. | 3,012 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 13.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.9 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.8 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.1 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.2 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.3 in | 49.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.9 in | 35.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.5 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.7 ft3 | 47.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
LT
| 2LT Equipment Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 41% |
Option Package Details
SXT
| Uconnect Voice Command | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 50 | No |
| USB port | 150 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 23% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Convenience Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 475 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Security Group | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 4-wheel disc brakes | 150 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Trailering equipment (4 wire) | 125 | No |
| Oil cooler | 0 | No |
| Remote start | 150 | Yes |
| Daytime running lights (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 26% |
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Equinox
| Price of the Chevrolet Equinox: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It was affordable at the time. |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
0% for 60 months with many other incentives. |
| Price of the Chevrolet Equinox: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Except for GM supplier pricing, no budging on price. Much more expensive compared to Escape |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Price with our desired features was higher than same features in Terrain. |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No discounts available, since the car is very popular. |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Equinox had a comparible price range, but there financing was not as attractive as Ford |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Dodge Caliber
| Price of the Dodge Caliber: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
The car was a very affordable, had everything I needed and was cheaper than the entry level SUVs. It was the lowest cost hatchback/wagon that I was looking at (subaru, VW)by alot. |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Relatively inexpensive compared to other brand/models for the features that come standard |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Affordable base price for useful car with fresh exterior design. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Compared to the competition, the car felt solid for the money, under $20k. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
moderate price for category |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
I originally started out leasing but after my 2 years I decided to buy it. The payments are very reasonable for the newness of the car. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Fair price for the car...payments are reasonable. |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.0L I4 CVT FWD |
Low price, and payments were just right. |
| Price of the Dodge Caliber: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 172-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
I known that when buying a AWD vehiche we have to pay a little more |
