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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: $31,190

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,048

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyOptimaOptima
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,195 $26,595 $31,395 $31,395 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $24,376 $25,678 $30,142 $30,142 $27,865 $33,435
SXT Plus Package 1,400          
Popular Equipment Group 1,050 1,050        
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,095 1,095 1,395 1,095    
Wheels and Tunes Group 695          
3.6L V6 1,700 1,700        
Leather seating surfaces 795 795        
Sunroof 1,345 1,195   1,195    
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group     1,895      
Universal garage door opener         350 350
Cargo net         50 50
SXT Plus Package 1,246          
Popular Equipment Group 935 935        
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 975 975 1,242 975    
Wheels and Tunes Group 619          
3.6L V6 1,513 1,513        
Leather seating surfaces 708 708        
Sunroof 1,197 1,064   1,064    
Sun / Sound and Wheel Group     1,687      
Universal garage door opener         291 291
Cargo net         42 42
Options (change) 8,080 5,835 3,290 2,290 400 400
Options (change) 7,193 5,195 2,929 2,039 333 333
Destination 995 995 995 995 850 850
Total Price $34,270 $33,425 $35,680 $34,680 $31,190 $37,290
Total Invoice $32,564 $31,868 $34,066 $33,176 $29,048 $34,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $737
Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyOptimaOptima
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7?, 6368, 7368, 7?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,270$33,425$35,680$34,680$31,190$37,290
Adjustments for Features-2,185-2,185-2,535-2,0350-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,085$31,240$33,145$32,645$31,190$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$845$0$1,905$1,405$0$1,150
Total Invoice$32,564$31,868$34,066$33,176$29,048$34,618
Adjustments for Features-2,076-2,083-2,420-1,9470-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,488$29,785$31,646$31,229$29,048$30,023
Cost Above Minimum$703$0$1,861$1,444$0$975

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJourneyOptimaOptima
TrimSXTCrossroadLimitedR/TSXSX Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener    $125$125
Remote start$150$150$150$150  
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo mat    $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 
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    
Black grille (optional) $0    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio    $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600  
Heated front row armrests    $100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats     $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Metal pedals    $75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,150$7,150$7,500$7,000$4,965$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$2,185$2,535$2,035$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,076-2,083-2,420-1,9470-4,595

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152016
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 SXT

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
SD Card slot25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested134079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested127598%
Total Not Requested252%
Wheels and Tunes Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55R19 tires400No
Total Requested25025%
Total Not Requested75075%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested127598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Limited

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested127598%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested127598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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