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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: $24,655

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $3,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,700

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $1,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,045 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $20,969 $22,930 $23,323
Upgrade Package 2,390    
Convenience Package 1,840    
Upgrade Package 1,888    
Convenience Package 1,472    
Options (change) 4,230 0 0
Options (change) 3,360 0 0
Destination 745 770 770
Total Price $28,020 $24,655 $25,065
Total Invoice $25,074 $23,700 $24,093

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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: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $935
Model Year200820112011
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine239hp V6140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,020$24,655$25,065
Adjustments for Features-5300-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,490$24,655$24,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$35$0
Total Invoice$25,074$23,700$24,093
Adjustments for Features-4740-428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,600$23,700$23,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$35$0

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

Model Year200820112011
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Headliner speakers$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,200$2,670$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$0$445
Value of Feature Adjustments-4740-428

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

Model Year20082011
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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