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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: $21,410

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $8,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,584

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $7,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,030 $19,795 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $25,138 $19,003 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207
Convenience Package 1,535 845      
Alloy wheels 650        
Convenience Package 1,366 811      
Alloy wheels 579        
Options (change) 2,185 845 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,945 811 0 0 0
Destination 845 770 770 770 770
Total Price $30,060 $21,410 $25,705 $25,365 $35,360
Total Invoice $27,928 $20,584 $24,707 $24,381 $33,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,615
Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA5T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,060$21,410$25,705$25,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features-7850-550-650-4,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,275$21,410$25,155$24,715$30,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,745$3,305$9,150
Total Invoice$27,928$20,584$24,707$24,381$33,977
Adjustments for Features-7290-529-625-4,612
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,199$20,584$24,178$23,756$29,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,594$3,172$8,781

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

Model Year20132012201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBaseTDIGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225    
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
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
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$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
External spare tire shell$100    
Externally-mounted spare$0    
Hood scoop$100    
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125 $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325 $325
CD player$125$125 $125 
HD radio  $50 $50
Headliner speakers$0    
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25 $25
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125 
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0    
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$3,800$3,015$3,565$3,665$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$0$550$650$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-7290-529-625-4,612

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

Model Year20132012
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in101.5 in
Length183.9 in165.4 in
Width74.6 in70.3 in
Height70.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.2,969 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 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
External spare tire shell100No
Total Requested55059%
Total Not Requested37541%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested20048%
Total Not Requested21552%

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