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Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,700

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,755

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $3,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelJourneyOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimR/TEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,585 $22,700 $24,700 $26,500
Base Invoice $25,577 $21,210 $23,080 $24,760
Convenience Group II 425      
Entertainment Group 2 2,495      
Sunroof 795      
Technology Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package   2,250 2,150  
Premium Technology Package       5,000
Convenience Group II 378      
Entertainment Group 2 2,221      
Sunroof 708      
Technology Package   1,785 1,785  
Premium Package   2,010 1,920  
Premium Technology Package       4,465
Options (change) 3,715 4,250 4,150 5,000
Options (change) 3,307 3,795 3,705 4,465
Destination 675 750 750 750
Total Price $31,975 $27,700 $29,600 $32,250
Total Invoice $29,559 $25,755 $27,535 $29,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,615
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelJourneyOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimR/TEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6200hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7550, 12550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,975$27,700$29,600$32,250
Adjustments for Features-355-1500-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,620$27,550$29,600$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,050$3,925
Total Invoice$29,559$25,755$27,535$29,975
Adjustments for Features-328-1390-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,231$25,616$27,535$29,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,919$3,639

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelJourneyOptimaOptimaOptima
TrimR/TEXEX TurboHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Speaker lights $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding passenger seat$150   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,180$4,975$4,825$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$355$150$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-328-1390-720

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20092011
ModelJourneyOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.8 in110.0 in
Length192.4 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in72.1 in
Height66.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,797 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in34.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115076%
Total Not Requested36524%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX Turbo

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested220092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested220038%
Total Not Requested365062%

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