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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,790

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $7,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,990

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,045 $19,995 $23,495 $23,695 $30,135
Base Invoice $20,969 $19,195 $22,555 $22,747 $28,930
Upgrade Package 2,390        
Convenience Package 1,840        
Upgrade Package 1,888        
Convenience Package 1,472        
Options (change) 4,230 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,360 0 0 0 0
Destination 745 795 795 795 795
Total Price $28,020 $20,790 $24,290 $24,490 $30,930
Total Invoice $25,074 $19,990 $23,350 $23,542 $29,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,348
Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine239hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$28,020$20,790$24,290$24,490$30,930
Adjustments for Features-1,9400-875-675-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,080$20,790$23,415$23,815$26,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625$3,025$5,390
Total Invoice$25,074$19,990$23,350$23,542$29,725
Adjustments for Features-1,7360-841-649-4,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,338$19,990$22,509$22,893$25,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,519$2,903$5,170

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082013201320132013
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase2.5LTDITurboR-Line
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Proximity key  $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225    
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Externally-mounted spare$0    
Hood scoop$100    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   $325
CD player $125$125$125 
HD radio    $50
Headliner speakers$0    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio  $200 $200
SD Card slot    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 $75 $75
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Interior trim, special color$0    
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals   $75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,655$1,715$2,590$2,390$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0$875$675$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7360-841-649-4,565

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082013
ModelFJ CruiserBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in99.9 in
Length183.9 in168.4 in
Width74.6 in71.2 in
Height70.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.2,940 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft329.9 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, rear250No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested52543%
Total Not Requested70057%

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