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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 Crew   
Difference: $2,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,414

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $2,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelJourneyJourneyPassat
TrimCrewR/TV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $29,995 $32,950
Base Invoice $26,939 $28,595 $31,600
Navigation Convenience Group 995 995  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 395    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces 500    
Cargo net     95
Rear spoiler     375
Navigation Convenience Group 886 886  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 352    
Sunroof 797 797  
Leather seating surfaces 445    
Cargo net     69
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 2,785 1,890 470
Options (change) 2,480 1,683 369
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $31,975 $32,880 $34,190
Total Invoice $30,414 $31,273 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crew
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,200
Model Year201220122012
ModelJourneyJourneyPassat
TrimCrewR/TV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$31,975$32,880$34,190
Adjustments for Features-920-5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,055$32,310$34,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$0
Total Invoice$30,414$31,273$32,739
Adjustments for Features-875-5420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,539$30,731$32,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122012
ModelJourneyJourneyPassat
TrimCrewR/TV6 SEL Premium
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
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 wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,850$3,500$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$920$570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-875-5420

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,884 lb.3,446 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 Headroom39.9 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 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 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.0 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.6 ft315.9 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 reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

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