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Dodge Journey vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,215

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $2,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,057

Ford Escape Limited   
Difference: $3,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelJourneyJourneyEscape
TrimCrewR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $29,995 $24,930
Base Invoice $26,939 $28,595 $23,171
Driver Convenience Group 500 500  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 145 145 395
Sunroof 895 895 585
Heated front seats 250    
Roof rails   125  
Safety Package     595
Luxury Comfort Package     1,095
Driver Convenience Group 445 445  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 129 129 336
Sunroof 797 797 498
Heated front seats 223    
Roof rails   111  
Safety Package     506
Luxury Comfort Package     931
Options (change) 1,790 1,665 2,670
Options (change) 1,594 1,482 2,271
Destination 995 995 615
Total Price $30,980 $32,655 $28,215
Total Invoice $29,528 $31,072 $26,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,384
Model Year201220122006
ModelJourneyJourneyEscape
TrimCrewR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine283hp V6283hp V6200hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19235/70-16
Total Price$30,980$32,655$28,215
Adjustments for Features-2,190-2,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,790$29,665$28,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$875$0
Total Invoice$29,528$31,072$26,057
Adjustments for Features-2,087-2,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,441$28,227$26,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$786$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201220122006
ModelJourneyJourneyEscape
TrimCrewR/TLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
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$5,690$6,490$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$2,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,087-2,8450

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20122006
ModelJourneyEscape
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in103.2 in
Length192.4 in174.9 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height66.6 in69.7 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.3,276 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.6 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 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft329.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft366.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Total Requested12538%
Total Not Requested20062%
Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

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