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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: $33,375

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $1,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,997

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $26,500
Base Invoice $26,998 $24,760
Premium Sound Group 395  
3.6L V6 1,700  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295  
Leather seating surfaces 995  
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Premium Sound Group 352  
3.6L V6 1,513  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153  
Leather seating surfaces 886  
Limited Package   2,937
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 4,385 7,650
Options (change) 3,904 6,822
Destination 1,095 750
Total Price $33,375 $34,900
Total Invoice $31,997 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $349
Model Year20182012
ModelJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$33,375$34,900
Adjustments for Features-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,360$34,900
Total Invoice$31,997$32,332
Adjustments for Features-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,983$32,332

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelJourneyOptima
TrimCrossroadSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$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 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,990$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
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

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 reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
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%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels-100No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested450100%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested42514%
Total Not Requested258086%

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