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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: $21,015

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $8,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,207

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T Classic   
Difference: $7,081

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,790 $20,695 $20,195 $25,330 $25,450
Base Invoice $23,985 $19,867 $19,387 $24,317 $24,433
Convenience Package 2,150        
Alloy wheels 650        
Convenience Package 1,914        
Alloy wheels 579        
Options (change) 2,800 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,493 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 820 820 820 820
Total Price $29,400 $21,515 $21,015 $26,150 $26,270
Total Invoice $27,288 $20,687 $20,207 $25,137 $25,253

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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: $8,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,717
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6170hp I4170hp I4150hp I4 D210hp I4
TransmissionA5M5T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$29,400$21,515$21,015$26,150$26,270
Adjustments for Features-1,4900-2,100-1,150-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,910$21,515$18,915$25,000$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$6,085$6,680
Total Invoice$27,288$20,687$20,207$25,137$25,253
Adjustments for Features-1,3830-2,019-1,105-649
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,905$20,687$18,188$24,032$24,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,499$0$5,844$6,416

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T1.8T ClassicTDIR-Line
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225    
Rearview camera$200  $200 
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
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    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
External spare tire shell$100    
Externally-mounted spare$0    
Hood scoop$100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler  $200 $200
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125 $125
HD radio   $50 
Headliner speakers$0    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Navigation system  $600  
Satellite radio$200 $200$200 
SD Card slot   $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Boost gauge   $75$75
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$3,480$1,990$4,090$3,140$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$0$2,100$1,150$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3830-2,019-1,105-649

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20112015
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.3,013 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rear wiper175No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

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