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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: $24,440

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $2,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092020202020202020
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBaseGTI SGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,320 $23,195 $28,595 $32,195 $36,495
Convenience Package 2,175        
RWD 0        
Alloy wheels 650        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325  
Convenience Package 1,740        
RWD 0        
Alloy wheels 520        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270 270 270  
Options (change) 2,825 325 325 325 0
Options (change) 2,260 270 270 270 0
Destination 745 920 920 920 920
Total Price $26,890 $24,440 $29,840 $33,440 $37,415

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,763
Model Year20092020202020202020
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBaseGTI SGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine239hp V6147hp I4228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17205/55-16225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$26,890$24,440$29,840$33,440$37,415
Adjustments for Features0-75-1,490-6,040-9,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,890$24,365$28,350$27,400$28,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,985$3,035$3,885

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

Model Year20092020202020202020
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBaseGTI SGTI SEGTI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $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$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
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$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
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    
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plates$150    
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
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
Aux input$50  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125  $125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Headliner speakers$0    
Larger infotainment display   $0$0
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player$50  $50$50
Navigation system    $600
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog lights  $125$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$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
All-terrain tires$0    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,100$4,515$9,065$12,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$1,490$6,040$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4-59-215-225

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

Model Year20092020
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in103.8 in
Length183.9 in167.6 in
Width74.6 in70.8 in
Height70.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.2,874 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.4 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 in38.1 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft353.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested105079%
Total Not Requested27521%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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