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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: $1,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $1,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimCrewR/T1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,395 $28,995 $29,385
Base Invoice $27,068 $27,620 $28,210
Navigation and Sound Group 995 995  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 395    
Sunroof 1,095 1,095  
Roof rails   125  
Cargo net     100
Navigation and Sound Group 886 886  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 352    
Sunroof 975 975  
Roof rails   111  
Cargo net     80
Options (change) 2,485 2,215 100
Options (change) 2,213 1,972 80
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $31,875 $32,205 $30,305
Total Invoice $30,276 $30,587 $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: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $349
Model Year201320132016
ModelJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimCrewR/T1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6283hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$31,875$32,205$30,305
Adjustments for Features-860-8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,015$31,345$30,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$30,276$30,587$29,110
Adjustments for Features-817-8170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,459$29,770$29,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132016
ModelJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimCrewR/T1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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
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
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Conversation mirror$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 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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$4,875$4,875$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$860$860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-817-8170

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132016
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 and Sound 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 and Sound 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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