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Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,890

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,764

Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI   
Difference: $2,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelJourneyJourneyJetta SportWagen
TrimCrewR/TTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,395 $28,995 $25,540
Base Invoice $27,068 $27,620 $24,517
Navigation and Sound Group 995 995  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 395    
Sunroof 1,095 1,095  
Roof rails   125  
Navigation system     830
Panoramic sunroof     1,750
Navigation and Sound Group 886 886  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 352    
Sunroof 975 975  
Roof rails   111  
Navigation system     796
Panoramic sunroof     1,681
Options (change) 2,485 2,215 2,580
Options (change) 2,213 1,972 2,477
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $31,875 $32,205 $28,890
Total Invoice $30,276 $30,587 $27,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,264
Model Year201320132012
ModelJourneyJourneyJetta SportWagen
TrimCrewR/TTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine283hp V6283hp V6140hp I4 D
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$31,875$32,205$28,890
Adjustments for Features-3,975-3,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,900$28,230$28,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$30,276$30,587$27,764
Adjustments for Features-3,776-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,500$26,812$27,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year201320132012
ModelJourneyJourneyJetta SportWagen
TrimCrewR/TTDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote start$150$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 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
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 
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, 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 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,640$6,640$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$3,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,776-3,7750

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

Model Year20132012
ModelJourneyJetta SportWagen
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.8 in101.5 in
Length192.4 in179.3 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height66.6 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,794 lb.3,229 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 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 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft332.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft366.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Navigation and Sound 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 R/T

Navigation and Sound 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 Jetta SportWagen TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1600100%

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