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Dodge Journey vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,835

Dodge Journey Lux   
Difference: $5,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,960

Dodge Journey Lux   
Difference: $5,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelJourneyLaCrosse
TrimLuxBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,945 $30,170
Base Invoice $30,364 $28,963
Navigation Convenience Group 500  
Engine-block heater 95 50
Sunroof 845  
AWD 1,700 2,175
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,695
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   650
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear spoiler   350
Navigation Convenience Group 445  
Engine-block heater 85 44
Sunroof 752  
AWD 1,564 2,088
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,507
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   572
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 3,140 10,610
Options (change) 2,846 9,887
Destination 750 875
Total Price $35,835 $41,655
Total Invoice $33,960 $39,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,034
Model Year20112012
ModelJourneyLaCrosse
TrimLuxBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19235/50-18
Total Price$35,835$41,655
Adjustments for Features0-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,835$39,840
Total Invoice$33,960$39,725
Adjustments for Features0-1,731
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,960$37,994

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112012
ModelJourneyLaCrosse
TrimLuxBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,100$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,731

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112012
ModelJourneyLaCrosse
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.8 in111.7 in
Length192.4 in196.9 in
Width72.2 in73.1 in
Height66.6 in59.2 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in40.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room43.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Lux

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested247560%
Total Not Requested165040%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%

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