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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: $32,220

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,961

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,995 $31,995 $30,500
Base Invoice $26,131 $30,781 $28,380
3.6L V6 1,700    
Crossroad Plus Package 750    
Popular Equipment Group 1,350    
Driver Convenience Group 695 695  
Sunroof 1,295 1,295  
Leather seating surfaces 795    
Universal garage door opener     350
Cargo net     50
Remote start     425
3.6L V6 1,513    
Crossroad Plus Package 668    
Popular Equipment Group 1,202    
Driver Convenience Group 619 619  
Sunroof 1,153 1,153  
Leather seating surfaces 708    
Universal garage door opener     291
Cargo net     42
Remote start     353
Options (change) 6,585 1,990 825
Options (change) 5,863 1,772 686
Destination 1,095 1,095 895
Total Price $34,675 $35,080 $32,220
Total Invoice $33,089 $33,648 $29,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,092
Model Year201720172018
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadGTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$34,675$35,080$32,220
Adjustments for Features-1500-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,525$35,080$31,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0
Total Invoice$33,089$33,648$29,961
Adjustments for Features-1430-1,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,946$33,648$28,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$702$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172018
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$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo mat  $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 $0
Black grille (optional)$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,050$5,900$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments-1430-1,107

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018
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 Crossroad

Crossroad Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Cargo net40Yes
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 seat150Yes
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50No
Total Requested140581%
Total Not Requested32519%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

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

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