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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: $21,070

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $7,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,261

Volkswagen Beetle S   
Difference: $6,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseSCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,030 $20,220 $23,120 $24,020 $26,790
Base Invoice $25,138 $19,411 $22,194 $23,058 $25,719
Alloy wheels 650        
Alloy wheels 579        
Options (change) 650 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 579 0 0 0 0
Destination 845 850 850 850 850
Total Price $28,525 $21,070 $23,970 $24,870 $27,640
Total Invoice $26,562 $20,261 $23,044 $23,908 $26,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,561
Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseSCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4174hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,525$21,070$23,970$24,870$27,640
Adjustments for Features0-270-2,885-3,460-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,525$20,800$21,085$21,410$24,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$285$610$3,205
Total Invoice$26,562$20,261$23,044$23,908$26,569
Adjustments for Features0-260-2,774-3,326-3,494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,562$20,001$20,270$20,582$23,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$269$581$3,074

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132018201820182018
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBaseSCoastSEDune
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app   $25 
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Externally-mounted spare$0    
Hood scoop$100    
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Wheel-lip moldings$75   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
Headliner speakers$0    
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights    $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats  $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
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Raised heavy-duty suspension    $0
Total Value of Features$2,655$2,925$5,540$6,115$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$270$2,885$3,460$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-260-2,774-3,326-3,494

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20132018
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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