Negotiating leverage
46
moderate leverage / 100
~63 days of national supply and listings typically ~1% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2018 Dodge Journey Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$10,885
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$3,999$19,999
- Typical market range
- $7,970–$12,850
- Ridekick fair price
- $10,885
- Original MSRP range
- $22,795–$34,895
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
6 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
63
days of supply
Buyer's market
Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2018 Dodge Journey.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$20,971–$21,883
Estimated dealer invoice — about $22,795 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SXT | $10,295 | $25,795 | $23,731–$24,763 |
| SE | $10,610 | $22,795 | $20,971–$21,883 |
| Crossroad | $11,353 | $31,495 | $28,975–$30,235 |
| GT | $11,472 | $34,895 | $32,103–$33,499 |
| canada-value-package | — | $23,295 | $21,431–$22,363 |
| se-plus | — | $26,595 | $24,467–$25,531 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$8,327$22,595$36,863
Fair priceSXT
$10,295
SXT: fair price $10,295, original MSRP $25,795, estimated dealer cost $23,731 to $24,763.
SE
$10,610
SE: fair price $10,610, original MSRP $22,795, estimated dealer cost $20,971 to $21,883.
Crossroad
$11,353
Crossroad: fair price $11,353, original MSRP $31,495, estimated dealer cost $28,975 to $30,235.
GT
$11,472
GT: fair price $11,472, original MSRP $34,895, estimated dealer cost $32,103 to $33,499.
canada-value-package
—
canada-value-package: fair price not available, original MSRP $23,295, estimated dealer cost $21,431 to $22,363.
se-plus
—
se-plus: fair price not available, original MSRP $26,595, estimated dealer cost $24,467 to $25,531.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2018 Dodge Journey runs about $10,890 in MT to $12,306 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $767 | $110+ | $11,456 |
| TX | $661 | $332 | $11,572 |
| FL | $635 | $1,074+ | $12,288 |
| NY | $423 | $371 | $11,373 |
| PA | $635 | $587 | $11,801 |
| IL | $661 | $683 | $11,923 |
| OH | $608 | $444 | $11,631 |
| GA | $741 | $637 | $11,957 |
| NC | $317 | $793 | $11,689 |
| WA | $688 | $215+ | $11,482 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $11,104 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
19
MPG city
25
MPG highway
21
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2018 Dodge Journey configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2018 Dodge Journey.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. When reverse gear has been selected, the rear camera view may not be fully visible within two seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U58.
Campaign 18V396000 · 14/06/2018
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Journey and RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. The backup camera may experience a loss of image display while backing up. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began August 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U56.
Campaign 18V398000 · 14/06/2018
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Dodge Grand Caravan and Jeep Compass, 2018 Dodge Journey, and 2019 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U86.
Campaign 18V523000 · 09/08/2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Jeep Renegade, Compass and Grand Cherokee, RAM 1500 and Promaster, Fiat 500x, Dodge Journey, Challenger, Charger and Durango and Chrysler 300x vehicles, 2017-2018 Jeep Wrangler, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles and 2018-2019 Jeep Cherokee and 2018 Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid vehicles. The powertrain control module may be equipped with a voltage regulator chip in the circuit board that may fail, causing a stall or a no start condition.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U87.
Campaign 18V524000 · 09/08/2018
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Dodge Journey vehicles. The amber side reflex reflector assembled into the headlamp may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z99.
Campaign 22V723000 · 29/09/2022
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2018 Dodge Journey?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $10,885, within a typical market range of $7,970 to $12,850.
Is the 2018 Dodge Journey cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $22,795, so a fair used price is roughly $11,910 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2018 Dodge Journey?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $10,890 in MT to $12,306 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Dodge Journey?
There are about 63 days of national market supply for the 2018 Dodge Journey — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2018 Dodge Journey.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Dodge Journey?
Negotiating leverage rates 46/100 (moderate). ~63 days of national supply and listings typically ~1% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Dodge Journey?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $20,971–$21,883 — its $22,795 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 8/6/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.