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Kia Optima vs. Dodge Journey Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Dodge Journey Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,790

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,029

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaJourneyJourney
TrimEXCrewLux
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,100 $28,445 $31,945
Base Invoice $17,605 $27,144 $30,364
Leather Package 1,000    
Rear spoiler 220    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795    
Floor mats 85    
Leather seating surfaces   750  
Sunroof   845 845
Leather Package 890    
Rear spoiler 169    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710    
Floor mats 65    
Leather seating surfaces   668  
Sunroof   752 752
Options (change) 2,100 1,595 845
Options (change) 1,834 1,420 752
Destination 590 750 750
Total Price $21,790 $30,790 $33,540
Total Invoice $20,029 $29,314 $31,866

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,367
Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaJourneyJourney
TrimEXCrewLux
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine138hp I4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$21,790$30,790$33,540
Adjustments for Features0-4,115-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,790$26,675$29,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400
Total Invoice$20,029$29,314$31,866
Adjustments for Features0-3,918-4,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,029$25,396$27,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,228

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year200620112011
ModelOptimaJourneyJourney
TrimEXCrewLux
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Stain-resistant fabric $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,975$6,090$6,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,115$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,918-4,242

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20062011
ModelOptimaJourney
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.8 in
Length185.8 in192.4 in
Width71.5 in72.2 in
Height55.5 in66.6 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,794 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in43.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in23.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.637.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.667.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crew

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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