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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: $30,475

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $4,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,976

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $3,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelJourneyOptima
TrimR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,795 $26,500
Base Invoice $25,626 $24,760
Convenience Group 625  
Navigation and Sound Group 1,085  
Sunroof 795  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 500  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Limited Package   3,300
Convenience Group 556  
Navigation and Sound Group 966  
Sunroof 708  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels 445  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Limited Package   2,937
Options (change) 3,005 7,650
Options (change) 2,675 6,822
Destination 675 750
Total Price $30,475 $34,900
Total Invoice $28,976 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,670
Model Year20102012
ModelJourneyOptima
TrimR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$30,475$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,475$33,080
Total Invoice$28,976$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-1,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,976$30,646

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102012
ModelJourneyOptima
TrimR/TSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rack$300 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,930$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,686

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102012
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
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
Navigation and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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