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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelOptimaJourneyJourney
TrimEXCrossroadGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,690 $27,895 $32,495
Base Invoice $19,255 $26,998 $31,276
2.7L V6 1,005    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 970    
Navigation system 1,200    
Premium Sound Group   395  
3.6L V6   1,700  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,295 1,295
Leather seating surfaces   995  
Sunroof     550
2.7L V6 840    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 865    
Navigation system 1,075    
Premium Sound Group   352  
3.6L V6   1,513  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,153 1,153
Leather seating surfaces   886  
Sunroof     489
Options (change) 4,475 4,385 1,845
Options (change) 3,940 3,904 1,642
Destination 675 1,095 1,095
Total Price $25,840 $33,375 $35,435
Total Invoice $23,870 $31,997 $34,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,158
Model Year200920182018
ModelOptimaJourneyJourney
TrimEXCrossroadGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$25,840$33,375$35,435
Adjustments for Features0-4,140-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$29,235$31,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,310
Total Invoice$23,870$31,997$34,013
Adjustments for Features0-3,969-3,734
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,870$28,028$30,279
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,251

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year200920182018
ModelOptimaJourneyJourney
TrimEXCrossroadGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails $250 
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$2,700$6,840$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,140$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,969-3,734

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20092018
ModelOptimaJourney
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in113.8 in
Length189.0 in192.4 in
Width71.1 in72.2 in
Height58.3 in66.6 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
15.0 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.037.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.067.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 368W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
283 hp@6350
260 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey GT

Navigation and Back-up Camera Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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