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Dodge Journey vs Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen: 5-year value retention (55% vs 38%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Dodge Journey holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Dodge Journey comes out ahead, holding about 55% of its value versus 38% for the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. Over the first five years the Dodge Journey loses roughly $10,678 while the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen loses about $8,392 — a gap near $-2286.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Dodge Journey sheds about 9% in year one versus 12% for the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.