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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: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $31,795 $19,100
Base Invoice $25,474 $30,589 $17,605
Popular Equipment Group 1,250    
Crossroad Plus Package 1,100    
Sunroof 1,195 1,195  
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Popular Equipment Group 1,113    
Crossroad Plus Package 979    
Sunroof 1,064 1,064  
Leather seating surfaces 708    
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 4,340 1,195 2,100
Options (change) 3,864 1,064 1,834
Destination 995 995 590
Total Price $31,630 $33,985 $21,790
Total Invoice $30,333 $32,648 $20,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,279
Model Year201620162006
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4283hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19205/60-15
Total Price$31,630$33,985$21,790
Adjustments for Features-5,240-5,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,390$28,870$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,480$0
Total Invoice$30,333$32,648$20,029
Adjustments for Features-5,025-4,9140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,308$27,734$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,426$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162006
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadR/TEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
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 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,865$6,740$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,240$5,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,025-4,9140

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162006
ModelJourneyOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.8 in106.3 in
Length192.4 in185.8 in
Width72.2 in71.5 in
Height66.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,794 lb.3,282 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in36.2 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 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft313.6 ft3

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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
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested20027%
Total Not Requested55073%
Crossroad Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Cargo net40No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
SD Card slot25No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150No
Outside temperature display50No
Compass0No
Conversation mirror25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Total Requested99056%
Total Not Requested76544%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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