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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: $24,655

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $6,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,700

Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI   
Difference: $4,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420112011
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,680 $23,885 $24,295
Base Invoice $25,743 $22,930 $23,323
Convenience Package 1,535    
Alloy wheels 650    
Convenience Package 1,366    
Alloy wheels 579    
Options (change) 2,185 0 0
Options (change) 1,945 0 0
Destination 860 770 770
Total Price $30,725 $24,655 $25,065
Total Invoice $28,548 $23,700 $24,093

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,414
Model Year201420112011
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,725$24,655$25,065
Adjustments for Features-5050-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,220$24,655$24,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$35$0
Total Invoice$28,548$23,700$24,093
Adjustments for Features-4690-428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,079$23,700$23,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$35$0

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

Model Year201420112011
ModelFJ CruiserGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseTDIGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
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 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
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
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents $100$100
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  
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Headliner speakers$0  
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25 
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
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  
Metal pedals  $75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,025$2,520$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$0$445
Value of Feature Adjustments-4690-428

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See a complete comparison of Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

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

Model Year20142011
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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See a complete comparison of Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

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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