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Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,585

Dodge Journey SXT   
Difference: $3,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,470

Dodge Journey SXT   
Difference: $3,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelJourneyJourneyPassat
TrimSXTR/TKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,925 $27,585 $29,690
Base Invoice $22,247 $25,577 $27,727
Convenience Group I 695    
Entertainment Group 2 2,495 2,495  
Sunroof 795 795  
Convenience Group II   425  
Navigation system     1,990
Convenience Group I 619    
Entertainment Group 2 2,221 2,221  
Sunroof 708 708  
Convenience Group II   378  
Navigation system     1,758
Options (change) 3,985 3,715 1,990
Options (change) 3,548 3,307 1,758
Destination 675 675 700
Total Price $28,585 $31,975 $32,380
Total Invoice $26,470 $29,559 $30,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey SXT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,710
Model Year200920092009
ModelJourneyJourneyPassat
TrimSXTR/TKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine235hp V6235hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 780, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19235/45-17
Total Price$28,585$31,975$32,380
Adjustments for Features-1,075-2,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,510$29,300$32,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,790$0
Total Invoice$26,470$29,559$30,185
Adjustments for Features-995-2,4730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,475$27,086$30,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,611$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920092009
ModelJourneyJourneyPassat
TrimSXTR/TKomfort
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $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 
Fog lights $125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats $200$200
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$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,340$5,940$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$2,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-995-2,4730

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009
ModelJourneyPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.8 in106.7 in
Length192.4 in188.0 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height66.6 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,512 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in37.7 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 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.1 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey SXT

Convenience Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Roof rails250Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested75083%
Total Not Requested15017%
Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested76550%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested22560%
Total Not Requested15040%
Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested76550%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat Komfort

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%

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