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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: $34,725

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $2,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,199

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $1,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $30,500
Base Invoice $26,998 $28,380
Premium Sound Group 395  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295  
3.6L V6 1,700  
Leather seating surfaces 995  
Popular Equipment Group 1,350  
Limited Package   2,100
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Premium Sound Group 352  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153  
3.6L V6 1,513  
Leather seating surfaces 886  
Popular Equipment Group 1,202  
Limited Package   1,925
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 5,735 5,925
Options (change) 5,106 5,338
Destination 1,095 895
Total Price $34,725 $37,320
Total Invoice $33,199 $34,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,287
Model Year20182018
ModelJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$34,725$37,320
Adjustments for Features0-3,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,725$33,330
Total Invoice$33,199$34,613
Adjustments for Features0-3,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,199$30,912

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $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
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Conversation mirror$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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$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 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,575$10,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,701

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
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

Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Around view cameras300No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels-100No
Total Requested10016%
Total Not Requested52584%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested72524%
Total Not Requested235076%

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