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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $31,995 $26,500
Base Invoice $26,131 $30,781 $24,760
3.6L V6 1,700    
Crossroad Plus Package 750    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof 1,295 1,295  
Premium Package     2,950
Navigation system     1,400
3.6L V6 1,513    
Crossroad Plus Package 668    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153  
Sunroof 1,153 1,153  
Premium Package     2,635
Navigation system     1,250
Options (change) 5,040 2,590 4,350
Options (change) 4,487 2,306 3,885
Destination 1,095 1,095 750
Total Price $33,130 $35,680 $31,600
Total Invoice $31,713 $34,182 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,825
Model Year201720172012
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$33,130$35,680$31,600
Adjustments for Features-515-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,615$34,415$31,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0
Total Invoice$31,713$34,182$29,395
Adjustments for Features-493-1,2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,220$32,970$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172012
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote start $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
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  
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,590$7,340$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$1,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-493-1,2120

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172012
ModelJourneyOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.8 in110.0 in
Length192.4 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in72.1 in
Height66.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in34.7 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 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Crossroad Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Cargo net40No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Larger infotainment display0No
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 seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Total Requested121570%
Total Not Requested51530%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%

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