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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: $32,584

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $7,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,980

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $7,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelFJ CruiserPassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,115 $39,200
Base Invoice $24,286 $36,669
Convenience Package 2,150  
Upgrade Package 2,860  
RWD 0  
Roof rack 649  
iPod integration   199
Convenience Package 1,914  
Upgrade Package 2,545  
RWD 0  
Roof rack 425  
iPod integration   176
Options (change) 5,659 199
Options (change) 4,884 176
Destination 810 690
Total Price $32,584 $40,089
Total Invoice $29,980 $37,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota FJ Cruiser
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,581
Model Year20122008
ModelFJ CruiserPassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine260hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,584$40,089
Adjustments for Features0-6,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,584$33,709
Total Invoice$29,980$37,535
Adjustments for Features0-5,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,980$31,561

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
ModelFJ CruiserPassat
TrimBaseVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Headliner speakers$0 
iPod integration $100
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Interior trim, special color$0 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,475$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,974

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,050 lb.3,997 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
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Interior trim, special color0No
JBL, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100063%
Total Not Requested60037%

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