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Dodges, Altitudes, and Fires
Dear Q & A: I’ve heard the Dodge Caliber is the one to check out if you’re looking for a new car in the entry level class. What are its advantages and disadvantages? I’m looking for just ordinary transportation without big monthly payments.
— A Y.
Dear AY: With a base price of about $14K (which may or may not resemble the out-the-door price, depending on options), this four-door is probably going to be considered by buyers also weighing the merits of such vehicles as the Honda Fit ($13,900), Nissan Versa ($12,500), and Suzuki SX4 AWD ($15,000). You can get better gas economy than the Caliber’s 28/32 mpg city/highway numbers (the Fit promises 33/38 and the Versa 30/36). But the expected performance of the 2,970-lb Dodge, with its 1.8-liter 148 hp four, isn’t much different from that of any...
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