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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: $30,305

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $980

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimCrewR/TLux1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,445 $28,445 $31,945 $29,385
Base Invoice $27,144 $27,144 $30,364 $28,210
Navigation Convenience Group 995 995    
Heated front seats 250 250    
Sunroof 845 845 845  
Navigation system     450  
Cargo net       100
Navigation Convenience Group 886 886    
Heated front seats 223 223    
Sunroof 752 752 752  
Navigation system     401  
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 2,090 2,090 1,295 100
Options (change) 1,861 1,861 1,153 80
Destination 750 750 750 820
Total Price $31,285 $31,285 $33,990 $30,305
Total Invoice $29,755 $29,755 $32,267 $29,110

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $686
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimCrewR/TLux1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7368, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$31,285$31,285$33,990$30,305
Adjustments for Features-2500-1,200-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$31,285$32,790$30,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$1,755$0
Total Invoice$29,755$29,755$32,267$29,110
Adjustments for Features-2380-1,139-279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,517$29,755$31,128$28,831
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$1,611$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201120112016
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimCrewR/TLux1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250 $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,575$4,325$5,525$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$1,200$290
Value of Feature Adjustments-2380-1,139-279

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112016
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 Weight3,884 lb.3,440 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 Headroom39.9 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 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 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft366.5 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 information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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 information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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