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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: $25,850

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $3,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,832

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $2,621

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTCrewR/TS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,295 $28,395 $28,995 $21,580
Base Invoice $22,376 $27,068 $27,620 $20,718
3.6L V6 1,700      
Safe and Sound Group 1,395      
Popular Equipment Group 1,195      
Heated front seats 295      
Roof rails     125  
AWD       2,250
Cargo net       100
6-speed automated manual       1,100
3.6L V6 1,513      
Safe and Sound Group 1,242      
Popular Equipment Group 1,064      
Heated front seats 263      
Roof rails     111  
AWD       2,159
Cargo net       80
6-speed automated manual       1,055
Options (change) 4,585 0 125 3,450
Options (change) 4,082 0 111 3,294
Destination 995 995 995 820
Total Price $28,875 $29,390 $30,115 $25,850
Total Invoice $27,453 $28,063 $28,726 $24,832

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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: $3,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,804
Model Year2013201320132017
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTCrewR/TS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG23/30 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$28,875$29,390$30,115$25,850
Adjustments for Features0-550-550-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,875$28,840$29,565$25,660
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$725$0
Total Invoice$27,453$28,063$28,726$24,832
Adjustments for Features0-525-525-183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,453$27,538$28,201$24,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$748$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320132017
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTCrewR/TS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports   $0
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
Rear air vents   $100
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $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 
Leather seating surfaces $900$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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,850$4,850$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$550$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-525-525-183

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132017
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 SXT

Safe and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
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 Requested36528%
Total Not Requested92572%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual-950No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested200-27%
Total Not Requested-935127%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
turbocharged
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
170 hp@4500
199 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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