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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Dodge Journey Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Dodge Journey Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,660

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $9,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,749

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $9,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelTraverseJourneyJourney
TrimLTZCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,975 $28,195 $29,995
Base Invoice $37,776 $26,939 $28,595
Engine-block heater 75 95 95
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 795 795
Sunroof 1,400 895 895
AWD 2,000 1,800 1,800
Flexible Seating Group   995 995
Navigation Convenience Group   995 995
Infinity 368W 7 speakers   395  
Leather seating surfaces   500  
Roof rails     125
Engine-block heater 66 85 85
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,140 708 708
Sunroof 1,232 797 797
AWD 1,890 1,656 1,656
Flexible Seating Group   886 886
Navigation Convenience Group   886 886
Infinity 368W 7 speakers   352  
Leather seating surfaces   445  
Roof rails     111
Options (change) 4,770 6,470 5,700
Options (change) 4,328 5,815 5,129
Destination 775 995 995
Total Price $45,520 $35,660 $36,690
Total Invoice $42,879 $33,749 $34,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,132
Model Year200920122012
ModelTraverseJourneyJourney
TrimLTZCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$45,520$35,660$36,690
Adjustments for Features-1,160-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,360$35,560$36,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,130
Total Invoice$42,879$33,749$34,719
Adjustments for Features-1,093-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,786$33,654$34,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,065

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year200920122012
ModelTraverseJourneyJourney
TrimLTZCrewR/T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,125$5,065$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,093-950

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseJourney
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in113.8 in
Length205.0 in192.4 in
Width78.4 in72.2 in
Height70.4 in66.6 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.4,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in43.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in40.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in23.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft337.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft367.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested150092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls250Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested150092%
Total Not Requested1258%
Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%

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