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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: $4,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,832

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $4,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTCrossroadGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,695 $27,895 $32,495 $21,580
Base Invoice $24,952 $26,998 $31,276 $20,718
Premium Group 1,095      
225/55R19 950      
3.6L V6 1,700 1,700    
Uconnect 8.4 Touch Screen Radio Group 795      
Roof rails     249  
AWD       2,250
Cargo net       100
6-speed automated manual       1,100
Premium Group 975      
225/55R19 846      
3.6L V6 1,513 1,513    
Uconnect 8.4 Touch Screen Radio Group 708      
Roof rails     222  
AWD       2,159
Cargo net       80
6-speed automated manual       1,055
Options (change) 4,540 1,700 249 3,450
Options (change) 4,042 1,513 222 3,294
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 820
Total Price $31,330 $30,690 $33,839 $25,850
Total Invoice $30,089 $29,606 $32,593 $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: $4,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,017
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTCrossroadGTS
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)225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19195/65-15
Total Price$31,330$30,690$33,839$25,850
Adjustments for Features-270-785-1,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,060$29,905$32,054$25,850
Cost Above Minimum$1,155$0$2,149$0
Total Invoice$30,089$29,606$32,593$24,832
Adjustments for Features-259-757-1,7190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,830$28,849$30,874$24,832
Cost Above Minimum$981$0$2,025$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyGolf / GTI
TrimSXTCrossroadGTS
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25
Remote start  $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera$200  $200
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 
Vehicle health reports   $0
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
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio   $50
Larger infotainment display$0$0$0 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,090$7,090$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$270$785$1,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-259-757-1,7190

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182017
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

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Folding passenger seat150No
Storage compartment under front seat(s)50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
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
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Conversation mirror25No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested51545%
Total Not Requested62555%

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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