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2008 Dodge Caliber Overview

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Trims

R/T
Avg. Price: $11,227
R/T AWD
Avg. Price: $11,729
SE
Avg. Price: $9,816
SRT4
Avg. Price: $14,855
SXT
Avg. Price: $10,600

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Average User Score

4.25 stars

Based on 49 reviews

Freaking Awesome. I Love My Puck. by Adriane
 — Great performance and quality, especially for a Chrysler/Mopar product. At two and a half years and almost 40k miles, the motor is still smooth and quiet, clutch is tight, A/C is ice cold and heater... Read More
Buy The Car !!! by RenĂ©
 — The performance is just awesome, the turbocharger on this things pushing 285HP and 265 torque gets the car accelerating from 0-60KM/H in the mid 6 seconds. With the independant suspension and for it t... Read More
Gas Mileage Surprise! by LacPac
 — #1 benfit is gas mileage. I consistently get more mileage than the avg city and highway on the Window sticker...this amazes me. As much as 32mpg on the highway at 65-70mph with the 2.0 CVT. Trans take... Read More

2008 Dodge Caliber Overview

Overall User Score

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Based on 49 reviews

2008 Dodge Caliber

Not much changed for the Dodge Caliber in 2008.  This unique SUV-hatchback-station wagon compact has 4 doors and seats 5.  The Caliber comes in 4 trims: the SE, SXT, R/T FWD, and R/T AWD.

Think of the SE and SXT as the more basic trims and the R/T as the more premium trim.  The SE and SXT have a standard 1.8 L, 148 hp engine with 5 speed manual transmission that you can upgrade to a 2.0 L, 158 hp model.  The R/T features a 2.4 L, 172 hp engine with 2 speed continuously variable transmission.  All trims include standard front and side curtain airbags.  Gas mileage comes out to 28 mpg in the city and 32 on the highway.

Overall, reviewers like the '08 Caliber's innovative design, comfort, and conservative fuel economy.  On the other hand, you'd like to see a little more horsepower in a modern day vehicle.  In any event, pick up a Dodge Caliber if you want comfort and finesse in a truly unique package.

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Cost $9,630 Average Instant Market Value $10,987 Average Instant Market Value $10,287 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 29 30 35
Horsepower 148 172 140
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 18.5 13.4 13.8
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.8 42.4 41.7

Dodge Caliber Questions

reverend1735
165

My 08 Dodge Caliber Doesn't Do As Well As My 10 Dodge Caliber In The Snow

I have a 2010 Dodge Caliber as well as a 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT. They both have the same type of tire although they are different brands. The 2010 does outstanding in the snow, however the 2008 just...

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tobakko
0

How Smooth Is The Dodge Caliber 2008

21 views with 4 answers (last answer about a month ago)
Chris Deines
0

How To Check Transmission Fluid On A Dodge Caliber

165 views with 1 answer (last answer 3 months ago)
tfrench8
25

My Awd Light Started Blinking Just Before 60,000 Miles And Now Over 60,000 ...

The owners manual calls for changing the differential fluid at 60,000 miles and I was wondering if that is why the light is now on?

53 views with 1 answer (last answer 3 months ago)
Bobbobear
0

Caliber Wont Start

Battery is fine....but car wont even turn over. Lights, radio, locks all work.What the heck???

32 views with 4 answers (last answer about a week ago)