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.

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.

2012 Dodge Caliber

3 trims · Wagon

Starting MSRP

$17,380 – $18,765

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NHTSA safety

★★★☆☆

3 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★☆

Side (driver)★★☆☆☆

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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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

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

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 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Dodge Caliber trims

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

Compare 2012 Dodge Caliber trim specifications
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: SEgas
SXT Plusgas
SXTgas
Fuel type: SEregular unleaded
SXT Plusregular unleaded
SXTregular unleaded
Cylinders: SEI4
SXT PlusI4
SXTI4
Displacement: SE2 L
SXT Plus2 L
SXT2 L
Horsepower: SE158 hp
SXT Plus158 hp
SXT158 hp
Torque: SE141 lb-ft
SXT Plus141 lb-ft
SXT141 lb-ft
Transmission: SE5-speed manual
SXT Plus5-speed manual
SXTcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Drivetrain: SEfront wheel drive
SXT Plusfront wheel drive
SXTfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SEWagon
SXT PlusWagon
SXTWagon
Doors: SE5
SXT Plus5
SXT5
Seating: SE5
SXT Plus5
SXT5
Length: SE173.8 in
SXT Plus173.8 in
SXT173.8 in
Width: SE68.8 in
SXT Plus68.8 in
SXT68.8 in
Height: SE60.4 in
SXT Plus60.4 in
SXT60.4 in
Wheelbase: SE103.7 in
SXT Plus103.7 in
SXT103.7 in
Ground clearance: SE7.7 in
SXT Plus7.7 in
SXT7.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: SE18.4 cu ft
SXT Plus18.4 cu ft
SXT18.4 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: SE47.4 cu ft
SXT Plus47.4 cu ft
SXT47.4 cu ft
Max towing: SE1,500 lbs
SXT Plus1,500 lbs
SXT1,500 lbs
Curb weight: SE2,940 lbs
SXT Plus3,012 lbs
SXT3,012 lbs
Fuel tank: SE13.6 gal
SXT Plus13.6 gal
SXT13.6 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: SE27
SXT Plus27
SXT24
City MPG: SE24
SXT Plus24
SXT23
Highway MPG: SE32
SXT Plus32
SXT27

Full specifications by trim
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