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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,020

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $73,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,074

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $69,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelFJ CruiserSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $23,045 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Base Invoice $20,969 $91,605 $129,363 $125,550 $181,071
Upgrade Package 2,390        
Convenience Package 1,840        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140   1,140  
Wood trim       0 0
Upgrade Package 1,888        
Convenience Package 1,472        
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060   1,060  
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 4,230 1,140 0 1,140 0
Options (change) 3,360 1,060 0 1,060 0
Destination 745 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $28,020 $101,815 $142,575 $139,615 $198,175
Total Invoice $25,074 $94,840 $132,838 $130,085 $184,546

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota FJ Cruiser
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,841
Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelFJ CruiserSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine239hp V6382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionA5T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$28,020$101,815$142,575$139,615$198,175
Adjustments for Features0-18,170-20,470-19,520-20,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,020$83,645$122,105$120,095$177,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,460$36,450$93,960
Total Invoice$25,074$94,840$132,838$130,085$184,546
Adjustments for Features0-16,925-19,072-18,188-19,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,074$77,915$113,766$111,897$165,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,851$33,982$87,476

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009200920092009
ModelFJ CruiserSLSLSLSL
TrimBaseSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Power trunk closer  $350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500$500
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Side curtain airbags$350    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Externally-mounted spare$0    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 $300
Hood scoop$100    
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40    
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Headliner speakers$0    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Interior trim, special color$0    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150 $150
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000$4000
All-terrain tires$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,825$21,995$24,295$23,345$24,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$18,170$20,470$19,520$20,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,925-19,072-18,188-19,155

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20082009
ModelFJ CruiserSL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.9 in100.8 in
Length183.9 in180.4 in
Width74.6 in71.5 in
Height70.9 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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