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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: $5,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTCrossroadGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,695 $27,895 $32,495 $21,685
Premium Group 1,095      
225/55R19 950      
3.6L V6 1,700 1,700    
Uconnect 8.4 Touch Screen Radio Group 795      
Driver Convenience Group   495 695  
Roof rails     249  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
AWD       2,250
Cargo net       100
Premium Group 975      
225/55R19 846      
3.6L V6 1,513 1,513    
Uconnect 8.4 Touch Screen Radio Group 708      
Driver Convenience Group   419 619  
Roof rails     222  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
AWD       2,159
Cargo net       80
Options (change) 4,540 2,195 944 2,675
Options (change) 4,042 1,932 841 2,509
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 850
Total Price $31,330 $31,185 $34,534 $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: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,129
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTCrossroadGTS
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)225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$31,330$31,185$34,534$25,210
Adjustments for Features-1,570-2,635-3,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,760$28,550$30,899$25,210
Cost Above Minimum$1,210$0$2,349$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTCrossroadGTS
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start  $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $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$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
Larger infotainment display$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
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$600$600 
Heated front seats  $200$200
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$125$125 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
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 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Total Value of Features$5,550$6,615$7,615$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$2,635$3,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,508-2,537-3,4960

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
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

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50Yes
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
Total Requested51536%
Total Not Requested92564%
Uconnect 8.4 Touch Screen Radio Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Larger infotainment display0No
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested51545%
Total Not Requested62555%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

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

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

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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