- MSRP: $14,320 - $22,705
- Invoice: $13,491 - $21,122
- Fuel Economy Range: 29 mpg Hwy, 24 mpg City
- NHTSA Driver's Crash Rating:
- Basic Warranty: 36 months/36,000 miles
- Fuel Type: regular unleaded
- User Rating:(14 reviews)
2008 Dodge Caliber
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Mechanical
| SE 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback Options | SXT 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback Options | R/T 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback Options | SRT4 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback Options | R/T 4dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback Options | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Engine - valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | NA | NA | NA | intercooled turbo | NA |
| Brakes | front disc/rear drum | front disc/rear drum | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc | 4 wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake assist | NA | opt | opt | std | opt |
| Drive type | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | all wheel |
| Engine block heater | opt | opt | opt | opt | opt |
| Exhaust | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | regular | touring | sport | sport | sport |
| Front suspension type | strut | strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std | std |
| Front shocks | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear anti-roll bar | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear shocks | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | coil | coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Electronic stability system | NA | opt | opt | std | opt |
| Sequential shift control | AUTOSTICK(R) | AUTOSTICK(R) | AUTOSTICK(R) | NA | AUTOSTICK(R) |
| Transmission | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 5-spd man w/OD | 6-spd man w/OD | 2-spd CVT w/OD |
| Axle ratio | 4.12 | 4.12 | 4.12 | 4.12 | 6.12 |
| Traction control | NA | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
Exterior
| Antenna | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body material | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Bodyside moldings | body-colored | body-colored | chrome | chrome | chrome |
| Grille trim | body-colored | black w/chrome surround | body-colored | body-colored | body-colored |
| Fog/driving lights | NA | front | front | front | front |
| Door count | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate | liftgate |
| Tinted windows | light | light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | dual manual | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Sunroof | NA | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Spoiler | lip | lip | lip | lip | lip |
| Tires | P205/70TR15 BSW AS | P215/60TR17 BSW touring AS | P215/55HR18 BSW performance AS | P225/45WR19 BSW performance AS | P215/55HR18 BSW performance AS |
| Wheels | 15" steel | 17" machined alloy | 18" machined alloy | 19" silver forged alloy | 18" machined alloy |
| Spare tire and wheel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | NA | compact steel |
| Windshield wipers - front | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Rear window wipers | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Mud flaps | opt | opt | opt | NA | opt |
| Headlights | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Delay off headlamps | NA | std | std | std | std |
| Daytime running lights | opt | opt | opt | NA | opt |
Interior
| Driver information center | NA | opt | opt | opt | opt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tachometer | NA | std | std | std | std |
| Trip computer | NA | opt | opt | opt | opt |
| Water temp gauge | std | std | std | std | std |
| Low fuel warning | std | std | std | std | std |
| Lighting - map lights | NA | front | front | front | front |
| Lighting - dome light | fade | fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Lighting - cargo light | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear window defogger | std | std | std | std | std |
| Rear view mirror | day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column | std | std | std | std | std |
| Steering wheel material | plastic/vinyl | plastic/vinyl | leather | leather | leather |
| Air conditioning, front | manual | manual | manual | manual | manual |
| Air filter | opt | std | std | std | std |
| Underseat ducts | std | std | std | std | std |
| Cargo concealed storage | std | std | std | std | std |
| Cargo tie downs | std | std | std | std | std |
| Clock | in-radio | in-radio | in-radio | in-radio | in-radio |
| Cupholders | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | plastic/rubber | chrome | chrome | leather | chrome |
| Floor console | full | full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Instrumentation | analog | analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Airbags, frontal | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Airbags, knee protection | driver | driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Height adjustable safety belts | front | front | front | front | front |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | front | front | front | front | front |
Warranty
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | unlimited/unlimited | unlimited/unlimited | unlimited/unlimited | 36/36,000 | unlimited/unlimited |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 | 36/36,000 |
Comfort
| Front seat type | bucket | bucket | bucket | sport | bucket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard seating | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers | 5 passengers |
| Front driver seat direction controls | 4-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 6-way |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar support | driver | driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Fold flat front passenger seat | NA | std | std | NA | std |
| Front armrests | center | center | center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Heated front seats | NA | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | NA | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear head restraints | 2 - fixed | 2 - fixed | 2 - fixed | 2 - fixed | 2 - fixed |
| Seat trim | cloth | YES Essentials(R) premium cloth | YES Essentials(R) premium cloth | premium cloth | YES Essentials(R) premium cloth |
Convenience
| Exterior temperature display | std | std | std | std | std |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise control | opt | std | std | std | std |
| 12V DC power outlet | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter elements | front | front | front | front | front |
| Ashtray | opt | opt | opt | opt | opt |
| Front windows |