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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: $22,400

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $7,974

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,538

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $6,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,115 $21,580 $27,030 $29,970
Base Invoice $24,286 $20,718 $25,948 $28,772
Convenience Package 2,150      
Alloy wheels 650      
Roof rack 649      
Convenience Package 1,914      
Alloy wheels 579      
Roof rack 425      
Options (change) 3,449 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,918 0 0 0
Destination 810 820 820 820
Total Price $30,374 $22,400 $27,850 $30,790
Total Invoice $28,014 $21,538 $26,768 $29,592

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,974
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,476
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine260hp V6170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionA5M5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,374$22,400$27,850$30,790
Adjustments for Features00-3,340-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,374$22,400$24,510$24,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,110$2,325
Total Invoice$28,014$21,538$26,768$29,592
Adjustments for Features00-3,210-5,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,014$21,538$23,558$23,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,020$2,225

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

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSSESEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
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$75
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
External spare tire shell$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Hood scoop$100   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$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
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
Headliner speakers$0   
Mirrorlink support $0$0$0
Navigation system   $600
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,350$3,350$6,690$9,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,340$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,210-5,829

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

Model Year20122017
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested92564%
Total Not Requested52536%

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