2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 Prices Are Here

Compact hot-rod fans were excited back in February 2006 when Dodge unveiled a high-power version of the Caliber called the SRT4. That was a long time ago, however, and we wonder how many people have kind of forgotten the speedy hatchback was on its way.

Dodge has now given the SRT4 a price: $22,435, not including $560 in destination charges. That places the car exactly $105 higher than the closest competition, the Mazdaspeed3.

The SRT4 features a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 285 hp and 265 pounds-feet of torque going to the front wheels only. A six-speed manual is the only available transmission. Antilock brakes, stability control, 19-inch wheels and unique interior and exterior trim is all standard. Options include a stereo system, moonroof and polished aluminum wheels. There still isn’t a release date scheduled for the SRT4, but we’re hearing it will be this fall. After such a long wait, it’s easy to wonder if there will still be anticipation for this go-fast hatch. Keep reading for some more new photos of the SRT4.

Comments

Hmmm... wonder if it has AWD?

Decent on the outside, but inside needs some major help

Nope FWD. I updated the post to reflect that.

I agree - the interior needs a lot of work - a lot of cheap plastic. Exterior styling is appealing. Haven't read a positive review yet on the caliber or it's twin, the Jeep Compass.

Hm...does it ride a bit higher off the ground than the Mazdaspeed3?

Is there really a big enough market for this many supercharged wagons/hatchbacks?

More expensive than the Mazda3? Good luck finding buyers...

$105 More expensive turns you off? Thats sad.

yeah $105 shouldn't really change your mind.

$105 is a moot point since they'll probably put cash on the hood to move it.

Still I don't see this being the SCCA club racer that the original Neon ACR was.

I got out of Auto-Xing before the SRT-4 (Neon) became common enough to be raced, so I never saw many of them perform.

I wonder if it will be D-stock in the 08 rulebook?

It's not so much the $105, it's the idea that Dodge is pricing the Caliber higher than a Mazdaspeed3. No doubt incentives will be applied as quality-wise these cars are not even in the same class. On top of that Mazda is surely nothing to write home about when it comes to class leading quality.