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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: $3,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelJourneyJourneyJetta
TrimCrossroadGTGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $32,495 $23,745
Base Invoice $26,998 $31,276 $22,795
Premium Sound Group 395    
3.6L V6 1,700    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof   550  
Autobahn Package     2,050
Navigation system     900
Rear spoiler     375
6-speed automated manual     1,100
Premium Sound Group 352    
3.6L V6 1,513    
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group 1,153 1,153  
Sunroof   489  
Autobahn Package     1,968
Navigation system     864
Rear spoiler     300
6-speed automated manual     1,056
Options (change) 3,390 1,845 4,425
Options (change) 3,018 1,642 4,188
Destination 1,095 1,095 770
Total Price $32,380 $35,435 $28,940
Total Invoice $31,111 $34,013 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $749
Model Year201820182012
ModelJourneyJourneyJetta
TrimCrossroadGTGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 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$32,380$35,435$28,940
Adjustments for Features-4,275-4,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,105$30,660$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,555$0
Total Invoice$31,111$34,013$27,753
Adjustments for Features-4,107-4,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,004$29,430$27,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,426$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201820182012
ModelJourneyJourneyJetta
TrimCrossroadGTGLI
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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
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
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,290$7,790$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$4,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,107-4,5830

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
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 Crossroad

Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Navigation and Back-up Camera 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 GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera 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 GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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