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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: $20,815

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L   
Difference: $9,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,015

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L   
Difference: $8,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase2.5LTDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,680 $19,995 $25,200 $25,095
Base Invoice $25,743 $19,195 $24,192 $24,091
Convenience Package 1,535      
Alloy wheels 650      
Convenience Package 1,366      
Alloy wheels 579      
Options (change) 2,185 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,945 0 0 0
Destination 860 820 820 820
Total Price $30,725 $20,815 $26,020 $25,915
Total Invoice $28,548 $20,015 $25,012 $24,911

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,418
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase2.5LTDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionA5T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,725$20,815$26,020$25,915
Adjustments for Features-1,2000-965-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,525$20,815$25,055$24,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,240$3,910
Total Invoice$28,548$20,015$25,012$24,911
Adjustments for Features-1,1150-928-1,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,433$20,015$24,084$23,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,069$3,752

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

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBase2.5LTDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
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
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100
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   
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 $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
HD radio  $50 
Headliner speakers$0   
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25 
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
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
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), front row$75 $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals   $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,000$2,800$3,765$3,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0$965$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1150-928-1,144

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

Model Year20142014
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%

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