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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: $25,210

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $4,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTCrewR/TS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,995 $28,195 $29,995 $21,685
Popular Equipment Group 995      
3.6L V6 1,600      
Safe and Sound Group 1,395      
Flexible Seating Group 995      
Heated front seats 250 250    
Driver Convenience Group   500 500  
Roof rails     125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
AWD       2,250
Cargo net       100
Popular Equipment Group 886      
3.6L V6 1,465      
Safe and Sound Group 1,242      
Flexible Seating Group 886      
Heated front seats 223 223    
Driver Convenience Group   445 445  
Roof rails     111  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
AWD       2,159
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 5,235 750 625 2,675
Options (change) 4,702 668 556 2,509
Destination 995 995 995 850
Total Price $29,225 $29,940 $31,615 $25,210

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,077
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTCrewR/TS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6368, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19225/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$29,225$29,940$31,615$25,210
Adjustments for Features-2,535-1,310-2,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$28,630$29,505$25,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,940$2,815$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTCrewR/TS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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$75 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Stain-resistant fabric $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,950$4,725$5,525$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$1,310$2,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,416-1,251-2,0120

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122018
ModelJourneyGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.8 in103.5 in
Length192.4 in179.8 in
Width72.2 in70.8 in
Height66.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.3,481 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 SXT

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Remote start150No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Rear reading lights0No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Alarm100No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50Yes
Total Requested46536%
Total Not Requested82564%
Safe and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested72554%
Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Driver Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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