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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: $22,720

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrewR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,395 $28,995 $19,895
Base Invoice $27,068 $27,620 $18,510
Sunroof 1,095 1,095  
Stability control     650
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
Sunroof 975 975  
Stability control     580
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 1,095 1,095 2,150
Options (change) 975 975 1,900
Destination 995 995 675
Total Price $30,485 $31,085 $22,720
Total Invoice $29,038 $29,590 $21,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,557
Model Year201320132008
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrewR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19205/60-16
Total Price$30,485$31,085$22,720
Adjustments for Features-2,515-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,970$28,820$22,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$29,038$29,590$21,085
Adjustments for Features-2,396-2,1560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,642$27,434$21,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$792$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201320132008
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrewR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,290$4,040$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$2,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,396-2,1560

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132008
ModelJourneyOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.8 in107.1 in
Length192.4 in186.4 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height66.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,794 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in37.8 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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