A 2007 Dodge Caliber still asks 95% of what a 2012 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 5 wagons we price, that ranks #2, above the 68% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−11.1%), after which losses ease to about 5.5% a year. Calculated from 69 listings.
Dodge Caliber value by year
A 2009 and a 2008 ask almost the same, $2,995 against $2,950, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $1,600 | $5,600 | 10 | |
| 2011 | $2,750 | $4,291 | 14 | |
| 2010 | $2,000 | $5,900 | 7 | |
| 2009 | $1,850 | $4,500 | 10 | |
| 2008 | $1,700 | $4,995 | 12 | |
| 2007 | $2,200 | $6,400 | 16 |
How the Dodge Caliber depreciates
The newest Dodge Caliber has a median asking price of $2,850; a 5-year-older one runs about $2,700 — roughly 5% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Dodge Caliber hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Suzuki SX4 keeps 215%, against 95% for the Caliber. The Suzuki SX4 holds value better than the Caliber.
The Dodge Caliber market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2012 Dodge Caliber: a dealer trade-in offer is around $1,600, selling private-party nets about $2,850, and a lot asks near $5,600 — a $4,000 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Caliber costs a median 31% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Dodge Caliber price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $4,050 (20) | $3,998 (15) | −1% |
| 2010 | $2,700 (17) | $3,550 (7) | +31% |
| 2009 | $2,000 (13) | $2,995 (13) | +50% |
| 2008 | $2,450 (22) | $4,995 (9) | +104% |
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Dodge Caliber value FAQ
How much is a Dodge Caliber worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,700 to $3,600 across 6 model years. A 2012 is worth about $2,850, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Dodge Caliber's value?
Among Calibers from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $4,948, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $2,173.
Which Dodge Caliber year is the best value?
A 2009 and a 2008 ask almost the same, $2,995 against $2,950, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Dodge Caliber cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 31% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Caliber hold value better than the Suzuki SX4?
No: over 5 years the Caliber keeps 95% of its value and the Suzuki SX4 215%, by the median asking prices of the 2012 and 2007 model years.
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