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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $525

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelJourneyJourneyJetta
TrimCrewR/T2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $29,995 $29,280
Base Invoice $26,939 $28,595 $28,109
Navigation Convenience Group 995 995  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 395    
Sunroof 895 895  
Heated front seats 250    
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Navigation Convenience Group 886 886  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 352    
Sunroof 797 797  
Heated front seats 223    
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 2,535 1,890 1,100
Options (change) 2,258 1,683 1,056
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $31,725 $32,880 $31,200
Total Invoice $30,192 $31,273 $29,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $760
Model Year201220122016
ModelJourneyJourneyJetta
TrimCrewR/T2.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6210hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$31,725$32,880$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-550-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,725$32,330$30,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$0
Total Invoice$30,192$31,273$29,985
Adjustments for Features0-523-553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,192$30,750$29,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$558$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122016
ModelJourneyJourneyJetta
TrimCrewR/T2.0T GLI SEL
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 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked fog 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 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,515$4,065$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-523-553

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122016
ModelJourneyJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.8 in104.4 in
Length192.4 in183.3 in
Width72.2 in70.0 in
Height66.6 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,884 lb.3,194 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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