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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: $30,470

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $815

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,223

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJetta
TrimCrewR/TLuxGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,445 $28,445 $31,945 $23,945
Base Invoice $27,144 $27,144 $30,364 $22,987
Navigation Convenience Group 995 995    
Heated front seats 250 250    
Sunroof 845 845 845  
Navigation system     450  
Navigation Package       2,005
Autobahn Package       2,250
Rear spoiler       375
6-speed automated manual       1,100
Navigation Convenience Group 886 886    
Heated front seats 223 223    
Sunroof 752 752 752  
Navigation system     401  
Navigation Package       1,925
Autobahn Package       2,160
Rear spoiler       300
6-speed automated manual       1,056
Options (change) 2,090 2,090 1,295 5,730
Options (change) 1,861 1,861 1,153 5,441
Destination 750 750 750 795
Total Price $31,285 $31,285 $33,990 $30,470
Total Invoice $29,755 $29,755 $32,267 $29,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $538
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJetta
TrimCrewR/TLuxGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6283hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7368, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$31,285$31,285$33,990$30,470
Adjustments for Features-1,125-875-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,160$30,410$31,915$30,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$1,755$0
Total Invoice$29,755$29,755$32,267$29,223
Adjustments for Features-1,070-832-1,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,685$28,923$30,297$29,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$1,612$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2011201120112013
ModelJourneyJourneyJourneyJetta
TrimCrewR/TLuxGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250 $250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Cornering lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
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 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Stain-resistant fabric$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,715$4,465$5,665$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$875$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,070-832-1,9700

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112013
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 Weight3,884 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 Headroom39.9 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 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Navigation Convenience 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 camera200Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation Convenience 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 camera200Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%
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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