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Used 2018 Dodge Journey SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Dodge Journey comes in four trim levels, with two engine options and either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The base SE and SXT are pretty bare bones, lacking even bluetooth as a standard feature. Stepping up to the Crossroad gets you many of the same standard features you expect from entry-level trims on other vehicles. The range-topping GT gives you those features plus leather and a standard V6.

All four Journey trims come standard with front-wheel drive and, excluding the GT, a 2.4-liter four-cylinder (173 hp, 166 lb-ft of torque) paired with a four-speed automatic. Opting for all-wheel drive (or the front-wheel-drive Journey GT) gets you a 3.6-liter V6 (283 hp, 260 lb-ft of torque) and a six-speed automatic transmission. The V6 is also available as a stand-alone option for the SXT and Journey trims.

Standard feature highlights for the Journey SE include 17-inch steel wheels, a height-adjustable driver seat, 60/40-split second-row seats (with slide and recline), dual-zone climate control, keyless ignition and entry, and a six-speaker sound system with a 4.3-inch touchscreen interface.

Options packages include the Connectivity package (Bluetooth, satellite radio, a USB port, voice commands and a leather-wrapped steering wheel), the Popular Equipment package (three-zone temperature control with rear-seat vents, a conversation mirror, overhead console storage, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel) and the Comfort/Convenience package (a power-adjustable driver seat).

Moving up to the SXT adds 17-inch alloy wheels and contents of the Connectivity and Popular Equipment packages. A Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen package gets you the desirable 8.4-inch touchscreen plus adds three-zone automatic climate control, aimable interior lamps, overhead console storage, rear parking sensors and a rearview camera. The SXT's Premium package adds satellite radio, a conversation mirror, leather-wrapped steering wheel and the power-adjustable driver seat.

The Dodge Journey Crossroad comes with 19-inch black-painted alloy wheels and the contents of the Uconnect 8.4-inch touchscreen package. Further options include leather upholstery, heated front seats, a rear-seat entertainment system, a premium six-speaker stereo system with subwoofer, navigation, a sunroof and the Driver Convenience package (a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, and a universal garage door opener).

The range-topping GT trim gets 19-inch alloys, remote start, a security alarm, leather upholstery, heated front seats and steering wheel, and the premium stereo system. Additional options are largely the same as for the Crossroad, but a Trailer Tow Prep package, which adds a hitch and four-pin wiring connector, is also available.

Which Journey trim does Edmunds recommend?

Buyers looking for zero-frills practicality should be satisfied with the Journey SE with the Popular Equipment and Connectivity packages, which get you Bluetooth, rear-seat ventilation, overhead storage and a few other practicalities. But we think the best option for long-term livability will be the Crossroad with the Driver Convenience package. That gets you the Uconnect infotainment system, all the practical features plus a few luxuries and a backup camera. Whatever Journey you buy, make sure to get the 3.6-liter V6.

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Salem, VA
Vehicle
Journey SE
Journey SXT
Journey Crossroad
Journey GT
Vehicle
SE
2.4L 4cyl 4A
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SXT
2.4L 4cyl 4A
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GT
3.6L 6cyl 6A
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1 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
optional
optional
standard
standard
Navigation
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Not Available
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Parking assistance
optional
optional
optional
optional
Upholstery
premium cloth
premium cloth
leather/cloth
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
Not Available
optional
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
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Not Available
optional
optional
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm
173 hp @ 6,000 rpm
283 hp @ 6,350 rpm
Engine torque
166 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
166 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
166 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
260 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Engine displacement
2.4 l
2.4 l
2.4 l
3.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
v6
Transmission
4-speed shiftable automatic
4-speed shiftable automatic
4-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
225/65R17
225/65R17
225/55R19
225/55R19
Wheel size
17 X 6.5-in
17 X 6.5-in
19 X 7.0-in
19 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
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Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 25 / 21 MPG
19 / 25 / 21 MPG
19 / 25 / 21 MPG
17 / 25 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
20.5 gal.
20.5 gal.
20.5 gal.
20.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
390 / 513 miles
390 / 513 miles
390 / 513 miles
349 / 513 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
flex-fuel (unleaded/e85)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.5 ft.
38.5 ft.
39.0 ft.
39.0 ft.
Curb weight
3,818 lb.
3,818 lb.
3,818 lb.
4,054 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.4 in.
7.4 in.
7.4 in.
7.4 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
83.7 in.
83.7 in.
83.7 in.
83.7 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.2 in.
72.2 in.
72.2 in.
72.2 in.
Height
66.6 in.
66.6 in.
66.6 in.
66.6 in.
Length
192.4 in.
192.4 in.
192.4 in.
192.4 in.
Wheelbase
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
113.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
39.6 cu. ft.
39.6 cu. ft.
39.6 cu. ft.
39.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
Front Leg Room
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
40.8 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
57.5 in.
Rear Head Room
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.1 in.
36.1 in.
36.1 in.
36.1 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, premium cloth
Black/Light Frost Beige, premium cloth
Black, premium cloth
Black/Light Frost Beige, premium cloth
Black, leather/cloth
Black (Fleet), premium cloth
Black, leather
Black/Red, leather
Exterior
Billet Clear Coat
Verde Oliva
Vice White
Redline 2 Pearl Coat
Contusion Blue Pearl Coat
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Whtie Noise Tri-Coat
Granite Pearl Coat
Billet Clear Coat
Verde Oliva
Vice White
Redline 2 Pearl Coat
Redline 2 Pearl Coat/Pitch Black Clear Coat
Contusion Blue Pearl Coat
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Whtie Noise Tri-Coat
Granite Pearl Coat
Bruiser Grey Clear Coat/Pitch Black Clear Coat
Granite Pearl Coat/Pitch Black Clear Coat
Blood Orange Clear Coat/Pitch Black Clear Coat
Whtie Noise Tri-Coat/Pitch Black Clear Coat
Vice White/Pitch Black Clear Coat
Billet Clear Coat/Pitch Black Clear Coat
Bruiser Grey Clear Coat
Blood Orange Clear Coat
Billet Clear Coat
Verde Oliva
Vice White
Redline 2 Pearl Coat
Contusion Blue Pearl Coat
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Whtie Noise Tri-Coat
Granite Pearl Coat
Bruiser Grey Clear Coat
Blood Orange Clear Coat
Billet Clear Coat
Vice White
Redline 2 Pearl Coat
Pitch Black Clear Coat
Whtie Noise Tri-Coat
Granite Pearl Coat
Bruiser Grey Clear Coat
Blood Orange Clear Coat