2012 Dodge Caliber
3 trims · Wagon
Starting MSRP
$17,380 – $18,765
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
3 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA · 1 recall on record
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Dodge Caliber? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.
MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on SE
Total price (SE MSRP)
$17,380
Typical monthly
$344/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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SE
- MSRP
- $17,380
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 24/32
- Horsepower
- 158 hp
- Torque
- 141 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 47.4
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
SXT Plus
- MSRP
- $18,730
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 24/32
- Horsepower
- 158 hp
- Torque
- 141 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 47.4
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
SXT
- MSRP
- $18,765
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/27
- Horsepower
- 158 hp
- Torque
- 141 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 47.4
- Max towing
- 1,500 lbs
| Spec | SE | SXT Plus | SXT |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $17,380 | $18,730 | $18,765 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 24/32 | 24/32 | 23/27 |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 158 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 141 lb-ft | 141 lb-ft | 141 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 47.4 | 47.4 | 47.4 |
| Max towing | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- SEgasSXT PlusgasSXTgas
- Fuel type
- SEregular unleadedSXT Plusregular unleadedSXTregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- SEI4SXT PlusI4SXTI4
- Displacement
- SE2 LSXT Plus2 LSXT2 L
- Horsepower
- SE158 hpSXT Plus158 hpSXT158 hp
- Torque
- SE141 lb-ftSXT Plus141 lb-ftSXT141 lb-ft
- Transmission
- SE5-speed manualSXT Plus5-speed manualSXTcontinuously variable-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- SEfront wheel driveSXT Plusfront wheel driveSXTfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- SEWagonSXT PlusWagonSXTWagon
- Doors
- SE5SXT Plus5SXT5
- Seating
- SE5SXT Plus5SXT5
- Length
- SE173.8 inSXT Plus173.8 inSXT173.8 in
- Width
- SE68.8 inSXT Plus68.8 inSXT68.8 in
- Height
- SE60.4 inSXT Plus60.4 inSXT60.4 in
- Wheelbase
- SE103.7 inSXT Plus103.7 inSXT103.7 in
- Ground clearance
- SE7.7 inSXT Plus7.7 inSXT7.7 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- SE18.4 cu ftSXT Plus18.4 cu ftSXT18.4 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- SE47.4 cu ftSXT Plus47.4 cu ftSXT47.4 cu ft
- Max towing
- SE1,500 lbsSXT Plus1,500 lbsSXT1,500 lbs
- Curb weight
- SE2,940 lbsSXT Plus3,012 lbsSXT3,012 lbs
- Fuel tank
- SE13.6 galSXT Plus13.6 galSXT13.6 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- SE27SXT Plus27SXT24
- City MPG
- SE24SXT Plus24SXT23
- Highway MPG
- SE32SXT Plus32SXT27
| Spec | SE | SXT Plus | SXT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 158 hp | 158 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 141 lb-ft | 141 lb-ft | 141 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | continuously variable-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |||
| Body type | Wagon | Wagon | Wagon |
| Doors | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 173.8 in | 173.8 in | 173.8 in |
| Width | 68.8 in | 68.8 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 60.4 in | 60.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 103.7 in | 103.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.7 in | 7.7 in | 7.7 in |
| Capacity & weight | |||
| Cargo capacity | 18.4 cu ft | 18.4 cu ft | 18.4 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 47.4 cu ft | 47.4 cu ft | 47.4 cu ft |
| Max towing | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Curb weight | 2,940 lbs | 3,012 lbs | 3,012 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.6 gal | 13.6 gal | 13.6 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |||
| Combined MPG | 27 | 27 | 24 |
| City MPG | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Highway MPG | 32 | 32 | 27 |
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2012 Dodge Caliber FAQ
- How much does the 2012 Dodge Caliber cost?
- The 2012 Dodge Caliber has a starting MSRP of $17,380, ranging up to $18,765 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SE from $17,380; SXT Plus from $18,730; SXT from $18,765.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Dodge Caliber?
- The 2012 Dodge Caliber achieves up to 27 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2012 Dodge Caliber have?
- The 2012 Dodge Caliber offers up to 47.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How much can the 2012 Dodge Caliber tow?
- The 2012 Dodge Caliber has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.
- Is the 2012 Dodge Caliber safe?
- The 2012 Dodge Caliber earned an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2012 Dodge Caliber come in?
- The 2012 Dodge Caliber is available in 3 trims across Wagon body styles with front wheel drive.