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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: $22,445

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S   
Difference: $4,484

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,580

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S   
Difference: $2,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T S1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,045 $21,625 $24,995 $27,025 $29,385
Base Invoice $20,969 $20,760 $23,995 $25,944 $28,210
Convenience Package 1,840        
RWD 0        
Alloy wheels 650        
Roof rack 649        
Convenience Package 1,472        
RWD 0        
Alloy wheels 520        
Roof rack 425        
Options (change) 3,139 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,417 0 0 0 0
Destination 745 820 820 820 820
Total Price $26,929 $22,445 $25,815 $27,845 $30,205
Total Invoice $24,131 $21,580 $24,815 $26,764 $29,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T Limited Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,879
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,896
Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T S1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine239hp V6170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA5M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17195/65-15225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,929$22,445$25,815$27,845$30,205
Adjustments for Features0-550-4,765-4,090-5,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,929$21,895$21,050$23,755$24,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$845$0$2,705$3,590
Total Invoice$24,131$21,580$24,815$26,764$29,030
Adjustments for Features0-529-4,580-3,931-5,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,131$21,051$20,235$22,833$23,681
Cost Above Minimum$0$816$0$2,598$3,446

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

Model Year20082016201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase1.8T S1.8T Limited Edition1.8T SE1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system  $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Overhead sunglass holder $25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rack$300    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50 
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
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Externally-mounted spare$0    
Hood scoop$100    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Skid plates$150    
Tow hook(s), front$40    
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Headliner speakers$0    
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
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$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,850$8,065$7,390$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$4,765$4,090$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-529-4,580-3,931-5,349

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

Model Year20082016
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.9 in103.5 in
Length183.9 in179.6 in
Width74.6 in70.8 in
Height70.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

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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