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2010 Nissan Cube vs. 2009 Dodge Caliber Review

Comparison Review


Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Dodge is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Cube. The Dodge Caliber uses a lot of gasoline compared to the Nissan. The Nissan Cube won't save you much money at the pump compared to the Caliber. The Dodge Caliber is significantly more expensive than the Nissan Cube with respect to MSRP.

Utility
The Dodge Caliber and the Cube can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Dodge Caliber for a fill-up about as often as the Nissan.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Nissan's front cabin compared to the Dodge Caliber. The Nissan Cube is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Dodge Caliber.

Dimensions
The Cube's tank is roughly the same size as the Dodge Caliber's, though the Dodge Caliber's is a tad larger. The Nissan and the Dodge Caliber compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the Dodge packs quite a punch and will knock the Nissan Cube down a few rungs. However, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Nissan and the Dodge Caliber likely handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Nissan Cube and the Dodge have similar-sized engines, with a slight advantage to the Dodge. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Nissan isn't much more powerful than the Dodge Caliber.

Warranty
The Cube and the Dodge have the same basic warranty.

Compare the 2010 Nissan Cube and the 2009 Dodge Caliber.

MSRP* $13,990 - $20,120 $16,460 - $24,840
Invoice* $13,500 - $19,266 $15,498 - $23,208

Average Price Paid

$13,873 - $19,803 $15,615 - $23,282
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Low APR Loan As low as 4.94% --
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City MPG 28 19 - 24
Highway MPG 30 27 - 30
Engine(s) Inline-4 Inline-4
Seating Capacity 5 - 5 5 - 5
Basic Warranty 3 years/36,000 miles 3 years/36,000 miles

Days On Lot:
Comparing Ease of Negotiation

Days on Lot measures the average number of days a model sits on a dealer's lot before it's sold. This is one predictor of a dealer's willingness to negotiate.

Monthly Trend for:
2010 Nissan Cube

Monthly Trend for:
2009 Dodge Caliber

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*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.