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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: $31,975

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,559

Dodge Journey R/T   
Difference: $2,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelJourneyPassatPassat
TrimR/T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,585 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $25,577 $30,353 $33,230
Entertainment Group 2 2,495    
Convenience Group II 425    
Sunroof 795    
Cargo net   100 100
Rear spoiler   375 375
Entertainment Group 2 2,221    
Convenience Group II 378    
Sunroof 708    
Cargo net   80 80
Rear spoiler   300 300
Options (change) 3,715 475 475
Options (change) 3,307 380 380
Destination 675 850 850
Total Price $31,975 $32,975 $35,975
Total Invoice $29,559 $31,583 $34,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,071
Model Year200920182018
ModelJourneyPassatPassat
TrimR/T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,975$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-4,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,975$28,700$31,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850
Total Invoice$29,559$31,583$34,460
Adjustments for Features0-4,095-4,239
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,559$27,488$30,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year200920182018
ModelJourneyPassatPassat
TrimR/T2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr 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  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $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
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Mirrorlink support $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,640$7,915$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,095-4,239

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092018
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.3,275 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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Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Entertainment Group 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice recorder0No
USB port25Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested115076%
Total Not Requested36524%
Convenience Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%

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