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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,381

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,110 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $20,120 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Upgrade Package 2,390      
Convenience Package 1,840      
Side curtain airbags 650      
Upgrade Package 1,888      
Convenience Package 1,472      
Side curtain airbags 559      
Options (change) 4,880 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,919 0 0 0
Destination 645 770 770 770
Total Price $27,635 $25,705 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $24,684 $24,707 $24,381 $33,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $317
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine239hp V6140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,635$25,705$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features0-65-15-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,635$25,640$25,350$31,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$5,870
Total Invoice$24,684$24,707$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features0-62-14-3,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,684$24,645$24,367$29,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$278$0$5,632

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2007201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Hood scoop$100   
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio $50 $50
Headliner speakers$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $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   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,065$3,015$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$65$15$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-62-14-3,978

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20072012
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in101.5 in
Length183.9 in165.4 in
Width74.6 in70.3 in
Height70.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%

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