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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: $31,690

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,559

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelJourneyPassatPassatPassat
TrimR/T2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,585 $30,425 $32,915 $33,525
Base Invoice $25,577 $29,178 $31,564 $32,151
Convenience Group II 425      
Entertainment Group 2 2,495      
Sunroof 795      
Cargo net   95 95 95
Rear spoiler   375 375 375
Convenience Group II 378      
Entertainment Group 2 2,221      
Sunroof 708      
Cargo net   69 69 69
Rear spoiler   300 300 300
Options (change) 3,715 470 470 470
Options (change) 3,307 369 369 369
Destination 675 795 795 795
Total Price $31,975 $31,690 $34,180 $34,790
Total Invoice $29,559 $30,342 $32,728 $33,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,070
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelJourneyPassatPassatPassat
TrimR/T2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,975$31,690$34,180$34,790
Adjustments for Features-31000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$31,690$34,180$34,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,490$3,000
Total Invoice$29,559$30,342$32,728$33,315
Adjustments for Features-28700-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,272$30,342$32,728$33,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,386$2,877

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelJourneyPassatPassatPassat
TrimR/T2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50   
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Voice recorder$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,400$3,090$3,090$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-28700-96

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat features.

Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092013
ModelJourneyPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.8 in110.4 in
Length192.4 in191.6 in
Width72.2 in72.2 in
Height66.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,797 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in39.1 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.6 ft315.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat specs.

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
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 camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested104069%
Total Not Requested47531%

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