How much does the 2008 Dodge Caliber cost?

The 2008 Dodge Caliber has a starting MSRP of $14,965, ranging up to $23,350 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes SE from $14,965; SXT from $17,485; R/T from $19,310; SRT4 from $23,350.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Dodge Caliber?

The 2008 Dodge Caliber achieves up to 26 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have?

The 2008 Dodge Caliber offers up to 48 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How much can the 2008 Dodge Caliber tow?

The 2008 Dodge Caliber has a maximum towing capacity of up to 1,000 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2008 Dodge Caliber come in?

The 2008 Dodge Caliber is available in 4 trims (5 total configurations) across Wagon body styles with front wheel drive, all wheel drive.

2008 Dodge Caliber

4 trims · 5 configurations · Wagon

Starting MSRP

$14,965 – $23,350

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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)

$14,965

Typical monthly

$296/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 2008 Dodge Caliber trims

SE
MSRP
$14,965
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/29
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
125 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
48
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SXT
MSRP
$17,485
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
24/29
Horsepower
148 hp
Torque
125 lb-ft
Engine
1.8L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
48
Max towing
1,000 lbs
R/T FWD
MSRP
$19,310
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
23/29
Horsepower
173 hp
Torque
166 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
48
Max towing
1,000 lbs
R/T AWD
MSRP
$21,410
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
21/24
Horsepower
173 hp
Torque
166 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
AWD
Cargo (cu ft)
48
Max towing
1,000 lbs
SRT4
MSRP
$23,350
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
—
Horsepower
285 hp
Torque
265 lb-ft
Engine
2.4L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
48
Max towing
—

Compare 2008 Dodge Caliber trim specifications
Spec	SE	SXT	R/T FWD	R/T AWD	SRT4
MSRP	$14,965	$17,485	$19,310	$21,410	$23,350
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	24/29	24/29	23/29	21/24	—
Horsepower	148 hp	148 hp	173 hp	173 hp	285 hp
Torque	125 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	166 lb-ft	166 lb-ft	265 lb-ft
Engine	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas	2.4L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	AWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	48	48	48	48	48
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 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
SXTgas
R/T FWDgas
R/T AWDgas
SRT4gas
Fuel type: SEregular unleaded
SXTregular unleaded
R/T FWDregular unleaded
R/T AWDregular unleaded
SRT4regular unleaded
Cylinders: SEI4
SXTI4
R/T FWDI4
R/T AWDI4
SRT4I4
Displacement: SE1.8 L
SXT1.8 L
R/T FWD2.4 L
R/T AWD2.4 L
SRT42.4 L
Horsepower: SE148 hp
SXT148 hp
R/T FWD173 hp
R/T AWD173 hp
SRT4285 hp
Torque: SE125 lb-ft
SXT125 lb-ft
R/T FWD166 lb-ft
R/T AWD166 lb-ft
SRT4265 lb-ft
Transmission: SE5-speed manual
SXT5-speed manual
R/T FWD5-speed manual
R/T AWDcontinuously variable-speed automatic
SRT46-speed manual
Drivetrain: SEfront wheel drive
SXTfront wheel drive
R/T FWDfront wheel drive
R/T AWDall wheel drive
SRT4front wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SEWagon
SXTWagon
R/T FWDWagon
R/T AWDWagon
SRT4Wagon
Doors: SE5
SXT5
R/T FWD5
R/T AWD5
SRT45
Seating: SE5
SXT5
R/T FWD5
R/T AWD5
SRT45
Length: SE173.8 in
SXT173.8 in
R/T FWD173.8 in
R/T AWD173.8 in
SRT4173.8 in
Width: SE68.8 in
SXT68.8 in
R/T FWD68.8 in
R/T AWD68.8 in
SRT468.8 in
Height: SE60.4 in
SXT60.4 in
R/T FWD60.4 in
R/T AWD60.4 in
SRT459.7 in
Wheelbase: SE103.7 in
SXT103.7 in
R/T FWD103.7 in
R/T AWD103.7 in
SRT4103.7 in
Ground clearance: SE7.7 in
SXT7 in
R/T FWD8.1 in
R/T AWD8.1 in
SRT46.9 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: SE18.5 cu ft
SXT18.5 cu ft
R/T FWD18.5 cu ft
R/T AWD18.5 cu ft
SRT418.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: SE48 cu ft
SXT48 cu ft
R/T FWD48 cu ft
R/T AWD48 cu ft
SRT448 cu ft
Max towing: SE1,000 lbs
SXT1,000 lbs
R/T FWD1,000 lbs
R/T AWD1,000 lbs
SRT4—
Curb weight: SE2,966 lbs
SXT3,039 lbs
R/T FWD3,156 lbs
R/T AWD3,308 lbs
SRT43,189 lbs
Fuel tank: SE13.6 gal
SXT13.6 gal
R/T FWD13.6 gal
R/T AWD13.5 gal
SRT413.6 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: SE26
SXT26
R/T FWD25
R/T AWD22
SRT4—
City MPG: SE24
SXT24
R/T FWD23
R/T AWD21
SRT4—
Highway MPG: SE29
SXT29
R/T FWD29
R/T AWD24
SRT4—

Full specifications by trim
Spec	SE	SXT	R/T FWD	R/T AWD	SRT4
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.8 L	1.8 L	2.4 L	2.4 L	2.4 L
Horsepower	148 hp	148 hp	173 hp	173 hp	285 hp
Torque	125 lb-ft	125 lb-ft	166 lb-ft	166 lb-ft	265 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	continuously variable-speed automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	front wheel drive	all wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Wagon	Wagon	Wagon	Wagon	Wagon
Doors	5	5	5	5	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
Length	173.8 in	173.8 in	173.8 in	173.8 in	173.8 in
Width	68.8 in	68.8 in	68.8 in	68.8 in	68.8 in
Height	60.4 in	60.4 in	60.4 in	60.4 in	59.7 in
Wheelbase	103.7 in	103.7 in	103.7 in	103.7 in	103.7 in
Ground clearance	7.7 in	7 in	8.1 in	8.1 in	6.9 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	18.5 cu ft	18.5 cu ft	18.5 cu ft	18.5 cu ft	18.5 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	48 cu ft	48 cu ft	48 cu ft	48 cu ft	48 cu ft
Max towing	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	1,000 lbs	—
Curb weight	2,966 lbs	3,039 lbs	3,156 lbs	3,308 lbs	3,189 lbs
Fuel tank	13.6 gal	13.6 gal	13.6 gal	13.5 gal	13.6 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	26	26	25	22	—
City MPG	24	24	23	21	—
Highway MPG	29	29	29	24	—