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Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $1,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelJourneyJourneyJetta
TrimSXTR/TGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,925 $27,585 $23,745
Base Invoice $22,247 $25,577 $22,795
Exterior Appearance Package 795    
Convenience Group I 695    
Entertainment Group 2 2,495 2,495  
Sunroof 795 795  
Premium Convenience Group 635    
Flexible Seating Group 920    
Autobahn Package     2,050
Rear spoiler     375
Navigation system     900
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Exterior Appearance Package 708    
Convenience Group I 619    
Entertainment Group 2 2,221 2,221  
Sunroof 708 708  
Premium Convenience Group 565    
Flexible Seating Group 819    
Autobahn Package     1,968
Rear spoiler     300
Navigation system     864
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 6,335 3,290 4,425
Options (change) 5,640 2,929 4,188
Destination 675 675 770
Total Price $30,935 $31,550 $28,940
Total Invoice $28,562 $29,181 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,760
Model Year200920092012
ModelJourneyJourneyJetta
TrimSXTR/TGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6235hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$30,935$31,550$28,940
Adjustments for Features-3,865-2,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$28,685$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,615$0
Total Invoice$28,562$29,181$27,753
Adjustments for Features-3,569-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,993$26,531$27,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,538$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920092012
ModelJourneyJourneyJetta
TrimSXTR/TGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
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
Interior air filter$0 $0
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,680$5,680$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,865$2,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,569-2,6500

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092012
ModelJourneyJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.8 in104.4 in
Length192.4 in182.2 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height66.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom23.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.7 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.1 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey SXT

Exterior Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
225/55R19 tires400No
Total Requested37548%
Total Not Requested40052%
Convenience Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Roof rails250No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested62569%
Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested82554%
Total Not Requested69046%
Premium Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Flexible Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600No
Interior air filter0Yes
Side curtain airbags, three rows150No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested82554%
Total Not Requested69046%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%

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