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

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,025

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,444

Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelFJ CruiserRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,320 $23,300
Base Invoice $21,453 $21,721
Convenience Package 2,175  
RWD 0  
Alloy wheels 650  
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Convenience Package 1,740  
RWD 0  
Alloy wheels 520  
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 2,825 1,075
Options (change) 2,260 1,073
Destination 745 650
Total Price $26,890 $25,025
Total Invoice $24,458 $23,444

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,607
Model Year20092008
ModelFJ CruiserRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine239hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionA5S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/20 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/45-17
Total Price$26,890$25,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,890$23,325
Total Invoice$24,458$23,444
Adjustments for Features0-1,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,458$21,851

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

Model Year20092008
ModelFJ CruiserRabbit / GTI
TrimBaseGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Headliner speakers$0 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,000$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,593

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

Model Year20092008
ModelFJ CruiserRabbit / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in101.5 in
Length183.9 in165.8 in
Width74.6 in68.3 in
Height70.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,050 lb.3,643 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 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft341.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Rabbit / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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