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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: $8,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadGTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $32,495 $19,100
Base Invoice $26,998 $31,276 $17,605
Premium Sound Group 395    
Leather seating surfaces 995    
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats     85
Rear spoiler     220
Antilock brakes (ABS)     795
Premium Sound Group 352    
Leather seating surfaces 886    
Leather Package     890
Floor mats     65
Rear spoiler     169
Antilock brakes (ABS)     710
Options (change) 1,390 0 2,100
Options (change) 1,238 0 1,834
Destination 1,095 1,095 590
Total Price $30,380 $33,590 $21,790
Total Invoice $29,331 $32,371 $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: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,243
Model Year201820182006
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadGTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4283hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19205/60-15
Total Price$30,380$33,590$21,790
Adjustments for Features-5,240-4,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,140$29,175$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,035$0
Total Invoice$29,331$32,371$20,029
Adjustments for Features-5,059-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,272$28,116$20,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,844$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182006
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadGTEX
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $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 
Sunroof$900 $900
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
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$8,115$7,290$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,240$4,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,059-4,2550

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182006
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

Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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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