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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: $8,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,015

Volkswagen Beetle 1.8T S   
Difference: $7,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201720172017201720172017
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 $27,680 $19,995 $20,475 $22,450 $25,975 $23,995 $32,550
Base Invoice $25,743 $19,195 $19,657 $21,553 $24,937 $23,035 $31,249
Alloy wheels 650            
Alloy wheels 579            
Options (change) 650 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 579 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 860 820 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $29,190 $20,815 $21,295 $23,270 $26,795 $24,815 $33,370
Total Invoice $27,182 $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: $9,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,638
Model Year2014201720172017201720172017
ModelFJ CruiserBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetleBeetle
TrimBase1.8T S1.8T Classic1.8T SE1.8T SEL1.8T DuneR-Line SEL
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine260hp 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$29,190$20,815$21,295$23,270$26,795$24,815$33,370
Adjustments for Features0-420-2,010-1,935-4,660-2,335-6,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,190$20,395$19,285$21,335$22,135$22,480$26,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,110$0$2,050$2,850$3,195$7,175
Total Invoice$27,182$20,015$20,477$22,373$25,757$23,855$32,069
Adjustments for Features0-404-1,933-1,860-4,479-2,245-6,641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,182$19,611$18,544$20,513$21,278$21,610$25,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,067$0$1,969$2,734$3,066$6,884

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2014201720172017201720172017
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 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key   $250$250 $250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$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$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50      
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
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
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$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
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$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
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$2,580$3,000$4,590$4,515$7,240$4,915$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$420$2,010$1,935$4,660$2,335$6,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-404-1,933-1,860-4,479-2,245-6,641

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20142017
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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