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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadGTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $32,495 $20,690
Base Invoice $26,998 $31,276 $19,255
Premium Sound Group 395    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295  
Leather seating surfaces 995    
3.6L V6 1,700    
Sunroof   550  
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
2.7L V6     1,005
Navigation system     1,200
Premium Sound Group 352    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153  
Leather seating surfaces 886    
3.6L V6 1,513    
Sunroof   489  
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
2.7L V6     840
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 4,385 1,845 4,475
Options (change) 3,904 1,642 3,940
Destination 1,095 1,095 675
Total Price $33,375 $35,435 $25,840
Total Invoice $31,997 $34,013 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,158
Model Year201820182009
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadGTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6194hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19215/50-17
Total Price$33,375$35,435$25,840
Adjustments for Features-4,140-3,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,235$31,545$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$31,997$34,013$23,870
Adjustments for Features-3,969-3,7340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,028$30,279$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,251$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182009
ModelJourneyJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadGTEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
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 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
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 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
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$6,840$6,590$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,140$3,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,969-3,7340

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelJourneyOptima
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.8 in107.1 in
Length192.4 in189.0 in
Width72.2 in71.1 in
Height66.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in37.8 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft315.0 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%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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