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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: $5,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,085

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142008
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $24,995 $28,395 $28,995 $19,895
Base Invoice $22,376 $23,930 $27,058 $27,610 $18,510
SXT Plus Package 995        
Flexible Seating Group 1,500        
Popular Equipment Group 995 995      
Leather seating surfaces 595 595      
Sunroof 995 1,095   1,095  
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group     1,495    
Stability control         650
Premium Package         1,300
Rear spoiler         200
SXT Plus Package 886        
Flexible Seating Group 1,335        
Popular Equipment Group 886 886      
Leather seating surfaces 530 530      
Sunroof 886 975   975  
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group     1,331    
Stability control         580
Premium Package         1,160
Rear spoiler         160
Options (change) 5,080 2,685 1,495 1,095 2,150
Options (change) 4,523 2,391 1,331 975 1,900
Destination 995 995 995 995 675
Total Price $29,370 $28,675 $30,885 $31,085 $22,720
Total Invoice $27,894 $27,316 $29,384 $29,580 $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: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,281
Model Year20142014201420142008
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4173hp I4283hp V6283hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7?, 6368, 7368, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19205/60-16
Total Price$29,370$28,675$30,885$31,085$22,720
Adjustments for Features-3,715-2,190-2,765-2,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,655$26,485$28,120$28,820$22,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$830$2,465$3,165$0
Total Invoice$27,894$27,316$29,384$29,580$21,085
Adjustments for Features-3,528-2,086-2,631-2,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,366$25,230$26,753$27,425$21,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$864$2,387$3,059$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142014201420142008
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,190$4,665$5,240$4,740$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,715$2,190$2,765$2,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,528-2,086-2,631-2,1550

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20142008
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
Dodge Journey SXT

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
SD Card slot25No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested106558%
Total Not Requested77542%
Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested20027%
Total Not Requested55073%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested20027%
Total Not Requested55073%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Limited

Sun / Sound and Wheel Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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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