2009 Dodge Caliber

2009 Dodge Caliber Price Range: $16,460 - $24,840

Utility
Drivers with frequent kid-duty might favor the Dodge Caliber over the typical coupe/hatchback. Towing is substantially more the Dodge Caliber's forte than it is the average coupe/hatchback's.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the average coupe/hatchback packs quite a wallop and will knock the Dodge Caliber down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Dimensions
The typical coupe/hatchback is tremendously more bulky than the Caliber. The Dodge Caliber's tank is roughly the same size as the typical coupe/hatchback's, though the average coupe/hatchback's is somewhat bigger. The Dodge Caliber and the average coupe/hatchback compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
The Caliber's fuel tank will need to be replenished a tad more often than the unit in the typical coupe/hatchback.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Dodge Caliber is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the typical coupe/hatchback. With respect to fuel economy, the Caliber is a bit better than the average coupe/hatchback, but not by much. When it comes to fuel economy, the Dodge Caliber and the typical coupe/hatchback don't differ much. The Dodge Caliber is tremendously less costly than the typical coupe/hatchback regarding MSRP.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Dodge Caliber and the average coupe/hatchback definitely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Caliber's engine is considerably smaller than the typical coupe/hatchback's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; on the other hand, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. The Dodge Caliber could learn a lesson or two from the typical coupe/hatchback as far as torque.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Caliber offers a bit more head room than the typical coupe/hatchback, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Caliber make it more spacious for your passengers than the typical coupe/hatchback.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Dodge Caliber isn't quite as generous as the typical coupe/hatchback's.