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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: $20,815

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S   
Difference: $5,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,015

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S   
Difference: $3,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017201720172017
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T S1.8T Classic1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,045 $19,995 $20,475 $22,450 $25,975 $23,995 $32,550
Base Invoice $20,969 $19,195 $19,657 $21,553 $24,937 $23,035 $31,249
Convenience Package 1,840            
RWD 0            
Alloy wheels 650            
Convenience Package 1,472            
RWD 0            
Alloy wheels 520            
Options (change) 2,490 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,992 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 745 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $26,280 $20,815 $21,295 $23,270 $26,795 $24,815 $33,370
Total Invoice $23,706 $20,015 $20,477 $22,373 $25,757 $23,855 $32,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,994
Model Year2008201720172017201720172017
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T S1.8T Classic1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine239hp V6170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$26,280$20,815$21,295$23,270$26,795$24,815$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-245-1,835-1,760-4,485-2,160-6,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,280$20,570$19,460$21,510$22,310$22,655$26,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,110$0$2,050$2,850$3,195$7,175
Total Invoice$23,706$20,015$20,477$22,373$25,757$23,855$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-236-1,765-1,692-4,311-2,076-6,472
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,706$19,779$18,712$20,681$21,446$21,779$25,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,067$0$1,969$2,734$3,067$6,885

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2008201720172017201720172017
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T S1.8T Classic1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0      
FWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250 $250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200 $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100 $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 $100
Full-size spare tire$225      
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250   $250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150      
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear wiper$175      
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Externally-mounted spare$0      
Hood scoop$100      
Larger rear spoiler     $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200 $200
Skid plates$150      
Sunroof    $900 $900
Tow hook(s), front$40      
Tow hook(s), rear$25      
Wheel-lip moldings$75    $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
Headliner speakers$0      
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0$0$0
Navigation system  $600 $600 $600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25 $25 $25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25 $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25      
Boost gauge      $75
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog lights     $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats   $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250
Leather seating surfaces      $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Metal pedals      $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0      
Raised heavy-duty suspension     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$2,880$3,125$4,715$4,640$7,365$5,040$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$245$1,835$1,760$4,485$2,160$6,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-236-1,765-1,692-4,311-2,076-6,472

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20082017
ModelFJ CruiserBeetle
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in100.0 in
Length183.9 in168.4 in
Width74.6 in71.2 in
Height70.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.3,019 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

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%

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