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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Journey Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Journey Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $3,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelJettaJourneyJourney
TrimGLICrossroadGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,745 $27,895 $32,495
Base Invoice $22,795 $26,998 $31,276
Autobahn Package 2,050    
Navigation system 900    
Rear spoiler 375    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Premium Sound Group   395  
3.6L V6   1,700  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,295 1,295
Sunroof     550
Autobahn Package 1,968    
Navigation system 864    
Rear spoiler 300    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Premium Sound Group   352  
3.6L V6   1,513  
Navigation and Back-up Camera Group   1,153 1,153
Sunroof     489
Options (change) 4,425 3,390 1,845
Options (change) 4,188 3,018 1,642
Destination 770 1,095 1,095
Total Price $28,940 $32,380 $35,435
Total Invoice $27,753 $31,111 $34,013

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Journey

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Journey Crossroad
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $749
Model Year201220182018
ModelJettaJourneyJourney
TrimGLICrossroadGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4283hp V6283hp V6
TransmissionS6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9368, 7368, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$28,940$32,380$35,435
Adjustments for Features0-4,275-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$28,105$30,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,555
Total Invoice$27,753$31,111$34,013
Adjustments for Features0-4,107-4,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$27,004$29,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,426

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year201220182018
ModelJettaJourneyJourney
TrimGLICrossroadGT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
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 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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100  
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,015$7,290$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,275$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,107-4,583

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Dodge Journey

Model Year20122018
ModelJettaJourney
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in113.8 in
Length182.2 in192.4 in
Width70.0 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in66.6 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.20.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
15.5 ft310.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.537.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.567.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%

Option Package Details
Dodge Journey Crossroad

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 opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

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 opener100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

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