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Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,140

Dodge Journey SXT   
Difference: $165

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,854

Dodge Journey SXT   
Difference: $1,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTR/T1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,925 $27,585 $29,385
Base Invoice $22,247 $25,577 $28,210
Entertainment Group 2 2,495 2,495  
Convenience Group I 695    
Sunroof 795 795  
Premium Convenience Group 635    
Flexible Seating Group 920    
Convenience Group II   425  
Cargo net     100
Entertainment Group 2 2,221 2,221  
Convenience Group I 619    
Sunroof 708 708  
Premium Convenience Group 565    
Flexible Seating Group 819    
Convenience Group II   378  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 5,540 3,715 100
Options (change) 4,932 3,307 80
Destination 675 675 820
Total Price $30,140 $31,975 $30,305
Total Invoice $27,854 $29,559 $29,110

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,180
Model Year200920092016
ModelJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTR/T1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine235hp V6235hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$30,140$31,975$30,305
Adjustments for Features-1,000-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,140$31,575$30,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$0
Total Invoice$27,854$29,559$29,110
Adjustments for Features-924-3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,930$29,189$29,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,259$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200920092016
ModelJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTR/T1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights $125$125
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$5,690$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-924-3700

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092016
ModelJourneyGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.8 in103.5 in
Length192.4 in179.6 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height66.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,797 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.1 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey SXT

Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115076%
Total Not Requested36524%
Convenience Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Premium Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600No
Interior air filter0Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested115076%
Total Not Requested36524%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested32587%
Total Not Requested5013%

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