Is the 2020 Dodge Journey a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 36.1 in. Class median 38.4 in.
- First car: 2 of 5. Length 192.4 in. Class median 189.7 in.
- Commuter: $132 a month. Class median $121.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 7.2 in. Class middle half 7.3 to 8.4 in.
- Off-road: no AWD or 4WD.
- Price: 8% above cars like it.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 2 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $132 vs $121 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | No AWD or 4WD |
| Worth the money | No | 8% above predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Journey a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.1 in | Median 38.4 in | 126 | No |
| Rear headroom | 39.9 in | Median 38.8 in | 125 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 10.7 cu ft | Median 21.6 cu ft | 134 | No |
Is the Journey a good first car?
No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $23,675 | Median $37,060 | 134 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 172 hp | 152 hp to 346 hp | 136 | Yes |
| Length | 192.4 in | Median 189.7 in | 128 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.5 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Median 13.9 cents | 134 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Journey a good commuter car?
No. $132 a month to commute. Class median $121.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $132
- Median of 134 SUVs
- $121
- Highway mpg
- 25 mpg, top 67% of 130
Is the Journey a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.2 in clearance, 66.6 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.9 to 69.5 in tall | 118 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.8 in | Median 39.9 in | 127 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.5 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 128 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Journey a good off-road vehicle?
No. No AWD or 4WD.
Is the Journey worth the money?
No. Priced 8% above cars like it.
- Price, SE Value FWD
- $23,675
- Predicted price
- $21,874
- Gap
- +$1,801 (+8%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Journey a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,009 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2020.
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