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 Style Overview
The 2009 Dodge Caliber is a compact four-door hatchback. Buyers have a choice of four trims: SE, SXT, R/T and SRT4. The budget-priced SE is sparsely equipped, with 15-inch wheels and a CD stereo with an auxiliary input jack highlighting the standard features list. If you want air-conditioning or power windows and mirrors, you have to get them as options. With the midgrade SXT, the picture improves, as its standard features include 17-inch wheels, keyless entry, air-conditioning, cruise control, full power accessories, a 60/40-split rear seat (that folds and reclines), a fold-flat front-passenger seat, satellite radio and a 115-volt outlet. Main options for the SXT include a sunroof, a hard-drive-based navigation system with real-time traffic updates ("Uconnect GPS"), heated front seats, Bluetooth and color-keyed instrument panel trim. Dodge also offers upgraded audio choices in the form of a six-CD changer, a hard-drive-based digital music server ("Uconnect tunes") and a special Boston Acoustics MusicGate speaker package.The Caliber R/T comes with 18-inch alloy wheels as well as heated seats and the MusicGate speakers. The R/T also has a sport-tuned suspension and steering system. Options include leather seats and 18-inch chrome-plated wheels. The performance-oriented SRT4 trim adds a high-output turbocharged engine, a unique hood with an aggressive-looking (and functional) air scoop, 19-inch wheels, sport seating, a lowered suspension, upgraded brakes and a performance metrics display. The hard-drive music server also comes standard. Options on the SRT4 largely mirror the R/T's, although the SRT4 offers an exclusive 13-speaker Kicker audio system.
Style Comparisons
| Trim | Engine | Trans. | Wheels | Audio System | Seating | MSRP |
Current Vehicle:
SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M) |
1.8L inline 4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve engine |
5-speed manual transmission |
15 x 6.0 in. steel |
4-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, mast antenna |
cloth upholstery |
$16,460 |
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SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M) |
1.8L inline 4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve engine |
5-speed manual transmission |
17 x 6.5 in. alloy |
4-speaker, AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback, mast antenna |
premium cloth upholstery |
$17,850 |
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R/T 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M) |
2.4L inline 4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve engine |
5-speed manual transmission |
18 x 7.0 in. alloy |
9-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD/DVD with CD MP3 Playback, mast antenna |
leather upholstery |
$20,295 |
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SRT4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) |
2.4L inline 4 double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve engine |
6-speed manual transmission |
19 x 7.5 in. painted alloy |
4-speaker, AM/FM in-dash 6 CD/DVD with CD MP3 Playback, mast antenna |
premium cloth upholstery |
$24,840 |
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