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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: $29,975

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $1,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,531

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $1,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelJourneyGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimR/TGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,795 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $25,626 $23,611 $33,207
Convenience Group 625    
Navigation and Sound Group 1,085    
Sunroof 795    
Autobahn Package   6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Convenience Group 556    
Navigation and Sound Group 966    
Sunroof 708    
Autobahn Package   5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 2,505 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 2,230 5,760 1,440
Destination 675 770 770
Total Price $29,975 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $28,531 $30,141 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,552
Model Year201020122012
ModelJourneyGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimR/TGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine235hp V6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$29,975$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-2,0400-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,935$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$28,531$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-1,9420-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,589$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201020122012
ModelJourneyGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimR/TGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rack$300  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,430$2,390$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9420-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
ModelJourneyGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.8 in101.5 in
Length192.4 in165.4 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height66.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,797 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Navigation and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested152538%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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