Real price data
What should you pay for a 2016 Dodge Journey?
Original MSRP
$20,995
When new
Fair market price
$8,256
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$12,739
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $6,874 · 75th $9,995 · MSRP $20,995
Spread of current 2016 Dodge Journey listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
77
out of 100
strong leverage
~69 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
69days of supply
Buyer's marketInventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2016 Dodge Journey.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2016 Dodge Journey inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$19,315–$20,155
Estimated dealer invoice — about $20,995 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroad | $6,849 | $32,795 | $30,171–$31,483 |
| CrossRoad Plus | $7,951 | $30,895 | $28,423–$29,659 |
| SE | $8,102 | $20,995 | $19,315–$20,155 |
| SXT | $8,572 | $28,395 | $26,123–$27,259 |
| R/T | $9,249 | $33,695 | $30,999–$32,347 |
| canada-value-package | — | $22,495 | $20,695–$21,595 |
- Crossroad
- $6,849
- CrossRoad Plus
- $7,951
- SE
- $8,102
- SXT
- $8,572
- R/T
- $9,249
Fuel economy
19
MPG city
25
MPG highway
21
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2016 Dodge Journey configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
4 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Dodge Journey.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
Campaign 18V332000 · 17/05/2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot vehicles manufactured May 9, 2016, to July 15, 2016. The crankshaft or camshaft sensor may only work intermittently, causing the engine to stall.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft or camshaft sensor connector, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S89.
Campaign 16V907000 · 16/12/2016
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
Campaign 16V461000 · 24/06/2016
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return hoses, steel tubes, and power steering oil cooler, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S08.
Campaign 16V273000 · 06/05/2016
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2016 Dodge Journey?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $8,256, within a typical market range of $6,874 to $9,995.
Is the 2016 Dodge Journey cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $20,995, so a fair used price is roughly $12,739 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Dodge Journey?
There are about 69 days of national market supply for the 2016 Dodge Journey — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2016 Dodge Journey.
How much can you negotiate on a 2016 Dodge Journey?
Negotiating leverage rates 77/100 (strong). ~69 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Dodge Journey?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $19,315–$20,155 — its $20,995 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/23/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.