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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: $3,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,414

Dodge Journey Crew   
Difference: $3,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelJourneyJourneyPassat
TrimCrewR/TV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $29,995 $33,995
Base Invoice $26,939 $28,595 $32,601
Navigation Convenience Group 995 995  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 395    
Sunroof 895 895  
Leather seating surfaces 500    
Cargo net     100
Rear spoiler     375
Navigation Convenience Group 886 886  
Infinity 368W 7 speakers 352    
Sunroof 797 797  
Leather seating surfaces 445    
Cargo net     80
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 2,785 1,890 475
Options (change) 2,480 1,683 380
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $31,975 $32,880 $35,290
Total Invoice $30,414 $31,273 $33,801

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30
Model Year201220122017
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$35,290
Adjustments for Features-3500-3,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,625$32,880$31,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,255$0
Total Invoice$30,414$31,273$33,801
Adjustments for Features-3330-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,081$31,273$30,051
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,192$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122017
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
HD radio  $50
Mirrorlink support  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
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, passenger seat  $100
Stain-resistant fabric$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,075$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-3330-3,750

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Journey vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122017
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.3,481 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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey R/T

Navigation Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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