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

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,379

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $411

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,331

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $1,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelFJ CruiserPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,320 $29,100 $31,300 $39,200
Base Invoice $21,453 $27,179 $29,222 $36,669
Convenience Package 2,175      
Upgrade Package 2,490      
Roof rack 649      
Convenience Package 1,740      
Upgrade Package 1,968      
Roof rack 425      
Options (change) 5,314 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,133 0 0 0
Destination 745 690 690 690
Total Price $29,379 $29,790 $31,990 $39,890
Total Invoice $26,331 $27,869 $29,912 $37,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat Lux
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $533
Model Year2009200820082008
ModelFJ CruiserPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine239hp V6200hp I4200hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 880, 880, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,379$29,790$31,990$39,890
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-4,400-6,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,379$28,315$27,590$33,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0$5,495
Total Invoice$26,331$27,869$29,912$37,359
Adjustments for Features0-1,380-4,114-6,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,331$26,489$25,798$30,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$691$0$5,188

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2009200820082008
ModelFJ CruiserPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseKomfortLuxVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Hood scoop$100   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Headliner speakers$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,575$5,050$7,975$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$4,400$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,380-4,114-6,373

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092008
ModelFJ CruiserPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.9 in106.7 in
Length183.9 in188.0 in
Width74.6 in71.7 in
Height70.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested122567%
Total Not Requested60033%

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