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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: $33,375

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $3,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,997

Dodge Journey Crossroad   
Difference: $3,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimCrossroadGTR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $32,495 $34,590
Base Invoice $26,998 $31,276 $33,207
Premium Sound Group 395    
3.6L V6 1,700    
Leather seating surfaces 995    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof   550  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,500
Premium Sound Group 352    
3.6L V6 1,513    
Leather seating surfaces 886    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153  
Sunroof   489  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,440
Options (change) 4,385 1,845 1,500
Options (change) 3,904 1,642 1,440
Destination 1,095 1,095 770
Total Price $33,375 $35,435 $36,860
Total Invoice $31,997 $34,013 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,505
Model Year201820182012
ModelJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimCrossroadGTR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine283hp V6283hp V6256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$33,375$35,435$36,860
Adjustments for Features-2,175-1,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,200$33,510$36,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,310$0
Total Invoice$31,997$34,013$35,417
Adjustments for Features-2,085-1,8480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,912$32,165$35,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,253$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201820182012
ModelJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimCrossroadGTR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$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 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$6,740$6,490$4,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$1,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,085-1,8480

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelJourneyGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.8 in101.5 in
Length192.4 in165.4 in
Width72.2 in70.3 in
Height66.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in35.5 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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