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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: $23,115

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $6,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120192019
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,790 $21,895 $29,995
Convenience Package 2,150    
Alloy wheels 650    
Roof rack 649    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Convenience Package 1,914    
Alloy wheels 579    
Roof rack 425    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   270 270
Options (change) 3,449 325 325
Options (change) 2,918 270 270
Destination 810 895 895
Total Price $30,049 $23,115 $31,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,834
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,624
Model Year201120192019
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp V6147hp I4147hp I4
TransmissionA5M6T8
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17195/65-15225/45-17
Total Price$30,049$23,115$31,215
Adjustments for Features-1000-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,949$23,115$26,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,610

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

Model Year201120192019
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSSE
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof  $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
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50 $50
CD player$125 $125
HD radio $50$50
Headliner speakers$0  
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,325$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-168

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

Model Year20112019
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.9 in103.5 in
Length183.9 in179.8 in
Width74.6 in70.8 in
Height70.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.2,979 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / 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 SE

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

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