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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: $16,940

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $13,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,835

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL   
Difference: $12,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420062006
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,680 $16,030 $18,390
Base Invoice $25,743 $14,958 $17,138
Convenience Package 1,535    
Alloy wheels 650    
Stability control   280 280
Convenience Package 1,366    
Alloy wheels 579    
Stability control   247 247
Options (change) 2,185 280 280
Options (change) 1,945 247 247
Destination 860 630 630
Total Price $30,725 $16,940 $19,300
Total Invoice $28,548 $15,835 $18,015

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,172
Model Year201420062006
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6115hp I4115hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$30,725$16,940$19,300
Adjustments for Features-2,7350-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,990$16,940$18,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,110
Total Invoice$28,548$15,835$18,015
Adjustments for Features-2,5410-1,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,007$15,835$16,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,013

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

Model Year201420062006
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGLGLS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0$0
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player $50$50
Headliner speakers$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Total Value of Features$3,635$900$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5410-1,167

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

Model Year20142006
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in98.9 in
Length183.9 in164.9 in
Width74.6 in68.3 in
Height70.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.3,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft341.8 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 GL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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