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Dodge Journey vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,915

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,549

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelJourneyJourneyMazda3
TrimCrewR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $29,995 $23,895
Base Invoice $26,939 $28,595 $22,862
Navigation Convenience Group 995 995  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 395    
Leather seating surfaces 500    
Sunroof 895 895  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo net     50
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Navigation Convenience Group 886 886  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 352    
Leather seating surfaces 445    
Sunroof 797 797  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Cargo net     40
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 2,785 1,890 2,145
Options (change) 2,480 1,683 1,812
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $31,975 $32,880 $26,915
Total Invoice $30,414 $31,273 $25,549

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,389
Model Year201220122017
ModelJourneyJourneyMazda3
TrimCrewR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$31,975$32,880$26,915
Adjustments for Features-500-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,475$32,730$26,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$0
Total Invoice$30,414$31,273$25,549
Adjustments for Features-476-1430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,938$31,130$25,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122017
ModelJourneyJourneyMazda3
TrimCrewR/TGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,500$3,150$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-476-1430

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122017
ModelJourneyMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.8 in106.3 in
Length192.4 in175.6 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height66.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.2,989 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Navigation Convenience 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%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation Convenience 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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

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