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2008 Dodge Caliber

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  2008 Dodge Caliber SE 2010 Ford Focus 2010 Kia Forte
MSRP
$14,965
$15,995
$13,695
Invoice $14,078 $15,071 $13,430
MPG
City/Highway		 19/29 24/35 22/34
Rating 7 7.2 8.4
Bottomline The Caliber has a very practical layout and quite a few innovative features to get excited about, but it's lacking in driving enjoyment or refinement--even compared to its low-priced competition. If you've got around $15,000 to spend, the 2010 Ford Focus is a great choice, especially if you are prioritizing safety or comfort. The 2010 Kia Forte is a strong contender in every way—a surprisingly good-looking, enjoyable-to-drive car that will hold the budget down.
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Dislikes

Likes:

  • Awesome available features
  • Comfortable seats
  • Impressive interior flexibility

Dislikes:

  • Interior materials are subpar
  • Difficult access to the backseats
  • Sharp edges of center stack can be a pain in the knee
  • Tepid acceleration in SE and SXT
  • Engine noise with CVT automatic

Likes:

  • Cabin is quiet and pleasant
  • Interior is well designed
  • More standard safety features such as ABS on all models
  • SYNC upgraded with traffic reports, turn-by-turn directions
  • MyKey system great for parents

Dislikes:

  • Exterior design somewhat awkward
  • Not the most dynamically accomplished car
  • Coupe's backseat can be a tight squeeze

Likes:

  • Simple, elegant exterior styling
  • Tight, quiet cabin and overall refinement
  • Seating and cargo space
  • Top tech and safety features standard on base model

Dislikes:

  • Awkward clutch coordination for manual transmission
  • Steering feel (hydraulic assist)
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