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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: $21,115

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $6,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,303

Volkswagen Beetle 2.5L   
Difference: $5,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,115 $20,295 $20,295 $24,595 $24,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,286 $19,483 $19,483 $23,611 $23,995 $28,795
Alloy wheels 650          
Alloy wheels 579          
Options (change) 650 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 579 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 820 820 820 820 795
Total Price $27,575 $21,115 $21,115 $25,415 $25,815 $30,790
Total Invoice $25,675 $20,303 $20,303 $24,431 $24,815 $29,590

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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: $6,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,335
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6170hp I5170hp I4140hp I4 D210hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,575$21,115$21,115$25,415$25,815$30,790
Adjustments for Features-4000-950-675-4,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,535$21,115$21,115$24,465$25,140$26,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$3,350$4,025$5,125
Total Invoice$25,675$20,303$20,303$24,431$24,815$29,590
Adjustments for Features-3700-913-649-4,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,638$20,303$20,303$23,518$24,166$25,217
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0$3,215$3,863$4,914

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase2.5L1.8TTDIR-LineGSR
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
5-speed manual $0$0   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key   $250 $250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225     
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Externally-mounted spare$0     
Hood scoop$100     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
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 
CD changer, in-dash   $325 $325
CD player$125$125$125 $125 
HD radio   $50 $50
Headliner speakers$0     
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system     $600
Satellite radio$200  $200 $200
SD Card slot   $25 $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
USB port$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog lights    $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats $75$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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,580$2,540$2,540$3,490$3,215$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$0$0$950$675$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3700-913-649-4,373

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20122014
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.2,988 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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