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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: $31,290

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $930

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,759

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrewLuxSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,445 $31,945 $30,500
Base Invoice $27,144 $30,364 $28,380
Driver Convenience Group 500    
Leather seating surfaces 750    
Sunroof 845 845  
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Remote start     425
Driver Convenience Group 445    
Leather seating surfaces 668    
Sunroof 752 752  
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Remote start     353
Options (change) 2,095 845 825
Options (change) 1,865 752 686
Destination 750 750 895
Total Price $31,290 $33,540 $32,220
Total Invoice $29,759 $31,866 $29,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,997
Model Year201120112018
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrewLuxSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$31,290$33,540$32,220
Adjustments for Features0-50-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,290$33,490$29,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$29,759$31,866$29,961
Adjustments for Features0-48-2,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,759$31,818$27,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,059$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120112018
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrewLuxSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,475$4,525$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-48-2,199

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112018
ModelJourneyOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.8 in110.4 in
Length192.4 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in73.2 in
Height66.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.0 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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