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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,495

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $8,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,747

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,045 $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $20,969 $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Upgrade Package 2,390          
Convenience Package 1,840          
Upgrade Package 1,888          
Convenience Package 1,472          
Options (change) 4,230 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,360 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 745 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $28,020 $19,495 $23,545 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515
Total Invoice $25,074 $18,747 $22,634 $23,277 $24,583 $23,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,642
Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine239hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 4?, 6400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$28,020$19,495$23,545$24,215$25,575$24,515
Adjustments for Features-3,0000-1,715-3,765-4,865-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,020$19,495$21,830$20,450$20,710$22,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,335$955$1,215$2,970
Total Invoice$25,074$18,747$22,634$23,277$24,583$23,565
Adjustments for Features-2,6850-1,649-3,619-4,676-1,971
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,389$18,747$20,985$19,658$19,907$21,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,238$911$1,160$2,847

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
5-speed manual $0 $0  
6-speed manual  $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100     
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15 
Rear wiper$175     
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150     
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Externally-mounted spare$0     
Hood scoop$100     
Rear bumper protector$40     
Skid plates$150     
Sunroof   $900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40     
Tow hook(s), rear$25     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  $325$325$325
CD player $125$125   
HD radio   $50$50$50
Headliner speakers$0     
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass$0    $0
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color$0     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Metal pedals     $75
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)    $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0     
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$4,025$1,025$2,740$4,790$5,890$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$0$1,715$3,765$4,865$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6850-1,649-3,619-4,676-1,971

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelFJ CruiserJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in104.4 in
Length183.9 in182.2 in
Width74.6 in70.0 in
Height70.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested52543%
Total Not Requested70057%

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