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Dodge Journey vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,975

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $3,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,414

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $1,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelJourneyJourneyRX-8
TrimCrewR/TBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,195 $29,995 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,939 $28,595 $24,458
Navigation Convenience Group 995 995  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 395    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces 500    
Shinka Package     6,165
Navigation system     2,000
Rear spoiler     360
Cargo net     40
Navigation Convenience Group 886 886  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 352    
Sunroof 797 797  
Leather seating surfaces 445    
Shinka Package     5,304
Navigation system     1,721
Rear spoiler     288
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 2,785 1,890 8,565
Options (change) 2,480 1,683 7,345
Destination 995 995 560
Total Price $31,975 $32,880 $35,560
Total Invoice $30,414 $31,273 $32,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,240
Model Year201220122006
ModelJourneyJourneyRX-8
TrimCrewR/TBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine283hp V6283hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/45-18
Total Price$31,975$32,880$35,560
Adjustments for Features-3,460-3,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,515$29,770$35,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$0
Total Invoice$30,414$31,273$32,363
Adjustments for Features-3,291-2,9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,123$28,315$32,363
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201220122006
ModelJourneyJourneyRX-8
TrimCrewR/TBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,800$5,450$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$3,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,291-2,9580

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelJourneyRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.8 in106.4 in
Length192.4 in174.3 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height66.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in32.2 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 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Navigation Convenience 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 R/T

Navigation Convenience 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
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested370070%
Total Not Requested156530%

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