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 2008 Dodge Caliber R/T FWD

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MSRP: $19,310
Invoice: $18,032

Gas Mileage:
CTY: 23    HWY: 29    CMB: 25
Engine/Fuel: 4 Cyl Gas
Transmission: M
Door/Body Style: 4 Door/Station Wagon,WGN
Drive Type: FWD

Prices/Warranty

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  • General
  • MSRP: $19,310
  • Invoice Price: $18,032
  • Destination Charge: $0
  • Warranty
  • Basic (Month): 36
  • Basic (Mileage): 36000
  • Powertrain (Month): 0
  • Powertrain (Mileage):  
  • Rust (Month): 60
  • Rust (Mileage): 100000

Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • 2.4-Liter, I4, Dual VVT, 16-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 172@6000, Torque Of 165@4400, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: 2.4L I4
  • Displacement (CC): 2360
  • Fuel System: SEFI
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 172@6000
  • Torque @ RPM: 165@4400
  • Turbo: N
  • Compression ratio: 10.5
  • Cylinders: 4
  • RPM @ Peak Horsepower: 6000
  • Bore X Stroke: 3.46x3.82
  • Fuel Type: Gas

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Track Front: 59.8
  • Track Rear: 59.8
  • Ground Clearance (in): 7.0
  • Overall Length (in): 173.8
  • Overall Width (in): 68.8
  • Overall Height (in): 60.4
  • Wheelbase (in): 103.7
  • Curb weight (lbs): 3156
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 5
  • Seating Capacity - Maximum: 5
  • Headroom front (in): 40.0
  • Headroom rear (in): 38.9
  • Hip room front (in): 52.2
  • Hip room rear (in): 49.6
  • Leg room front (in): 41.8
  • Leg room rear (in): 35.6
  • Shoulder room front (in): 54.2
  • Shoulder room rear (in): 53.4

Features

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  • Exterior Features
  • Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board: N/A
  • Bumper Step Up: N/A
  • Front Air Dam: Standard
  • Metallic Paint: Standard
  • Power Sliding Side Van Door: N/A
  • Power Trunk Lid: N/A
  • Rear Spoiler: Standard
  • Skid Plate or Underbody Protection: N/A
  • Splash or Mud Guards: Not listed
  • Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles: N/A
  • Exterior
    • Black Rear Spoiler
    • Body Color Exterior Door Handles
    • Chrome Body Side Molding
    • Chrome Grille
    • Chrome Located On Exhaust Pipe
    • Foglights
    • Front Air Dam
    • Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
    • Halogen Headlights
    • Metallic Paint (If Selected)
    • R/T Badge
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning: Standard
  • Automatic Climate Control: N/A
  • Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter: Standard
  • Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning: Standard
  • Rear HVAC Ducts: Standard
  • Rear Seat HVAC Controls: N/A
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Interior Air Filter
    • Manual Air Conditioning
    • Rear HVAC Ducts
  • Entertainment
  • Cassette Player: Not listed
  • CD Changer: Option
  • CD Player: Standard
  • DVD Player: N/A
  • Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone: N/A
  • Navigational Aid: Option
  • Radio: Standard
  • Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories: N/A
  • Subwoofer: Standard
  • Telematic Systems: N/A
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • 2 Articulating Liftgate Speakers
    • AM/FM Radio With Boston Acoustic(R) Sound System and 6 Speakers Total; CD Player; Sirius(R) Satellite Radio (Includes 1 Year Of Service)
    • Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
    • Radio Antenna
    • Subwoofer
  • Instrumentation
  • Battery Gauge: N/A
  • Clock: Not listed
  • Compass: Not listed
  • Cruise Control: Standard
  • Electroluminescent Instrumentation: Standard
  • Gauges: Standard
  • Inside Temperature Gauge: N/A
  • Intelligent Cruise Control: N/A
  • Night Vision: N/A
  • Oil Gauge: N/A
  • Outside Temperature Gauge: Standard
  • Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator: N/A
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Standard
  • Tachometer: Standard
  • Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor: Standard
  • Trip Computer: Not listed
  • Instrumentation
    • Cruise Control
    • Electroluminescent Instrumentation
    • Exterior Temperature Gauge
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio
    • Tachometer
    • Tire Pressure Monitor
  • Lighting
  • Automatic Headlights: N/A
  • Cornering Lights: N/A
  • Daytime Running Lights: Option
  • Fog Lights: Standard
  • Halogen Headlights: Standard
  • Headlight Washers: N/A
  • High Intensity Discharge Headlights: N/A
  • Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights: N/A
  • Roof
  • Power Sunroof/Moonroof: Option
  • Removable/Convertible Top: N/A
  • Sunroof/Moonroof: Option
  • Wheels & Tires
  • Alloy Wheels: Standard
  • Chrome Wheels: Option
  • Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier: N/A
  • Full Size Spare Tire: N/A
  • Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans: N/A
  • Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires: N/A
  • Steel Wheels: N/A
  • Underbody Tire Carrier: N/A
  • Wheels & Tires
    • Alloy Wheels, 18-In. X 7-In.
    • Compact Spare Tire
    • SBRP215/55R18 BSW, Firestone(R) Affinity S3 All-Season Performance Tires
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
    • Glass Rear Window on Convertible
    • Heated Exterior Mirror
    • Heated Washer System
    • Heated Windshield Glass
    • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
    • Interval Wipers
    • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
    • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
    • Power Backlight Window
    • Rain Sensing Wipers
    • Rear Wiper
    • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
    • Tinted Glass
    • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
    • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
  • Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
  • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir: N/A
  • Glass Rear Window on Convertible: N/A
  • Heated Exterior Mirror: N/A
  • Heated Washer System: N/A
  • Heated Windshield Glass: N/A
  • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror: Option
  • Interval Wipers: Standard
  • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror: N/A
  • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror: Standard
  • Power Backlight Window: N/A
  • Rain Sensing Wipers: N/A
  • Rear Wiper: Standard
  • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window: N/A
  • Tinted Glass: Standard
  • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: N/A
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer: N/A
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Dual Black Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors
    • Front Dual Sunvisors
    • Front Dual Vanity Mirrors
    • Power Window Lockout/Override
    • Power Windows With Driver One-Touch Down
    • Rear Window Defroster
    • Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    • Tinted Glass
    • Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Driver Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
  • Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
  • Front and Rear Outboard 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • L A T C H
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Weight
  • Passenger Airbag With Multi-Stage Deployment
  • Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Anti-Theft
  • Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
  • Power Door Locks With Automatic Locking
  • Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Sentry Key(R) Engine Immobilizer
  • Braking & Traction
  • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
  • Front Power 294-mm X 26-mm Vented Disc and Rear Power 262-mm X 10-mm Solid Disc Brakes

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