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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: $20,845

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $6,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,043

Volkswagen Jetta SE   
Difference: $5,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,115 $18,725 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $24,286 $17,977 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Alloy wheels 650          
Convenience Package   1,350        
Alloy wheels 579          
Convenience Package   1,296        
Options (change) 650 1,350 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 579 1,296 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 770 770 770 770 770
Total Price $27,575 $20,845 $23,545 $24,215 $25,575 $24,515
Total Invoice $25,675 $20,043 $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: $6,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,390
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserJettaJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimBaseSETDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6170hp I5140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 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$27,575$20,845$23,545$24,215$25,575$24,515
Adjustments for Features-2600-450-2,500-3,600-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,315$20,845$23,095$21,715$21,975$23,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250$870$1,130$2,885
Total Invoice$25,675$20,043$22,634$23,277$24,583$23,565
Adjustments for Features-2420-433-2,403-3,460-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,433$20,043$22,201$20,874$21,123$22,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,158$831$1,080$2,767

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201220122012201220122012
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 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250 
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225
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
Rollover sensor$50     
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$15 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
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 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio   $50$50$50
Headliner speakers$0     
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system   $600$600 
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
USB port$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass     $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
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150$150$150
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$200 
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     
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,325$2,065$2,515$4,565$5,665$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0$450$2,500$3,600$785
Value of Feature Adjustments-2420-433-2,403-3,460-755

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20122012
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
Volkswagen Jetta SE

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested71544%

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