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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,165

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,149

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $3,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $27,680
Base Invoice $23,323 $25,743
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Convenience Package   1,535
Alloy wheels   650
RWD   0
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Convenience Package   1,366
Alloy wheels   579
RWD   0
Options (change) 1,100 2,185
Options (change) 1,056 1,945
Destination 770 860
Total Price $26,165 $30,725
Total Invoice $25,149 $28,548

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,447
Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionS6A5
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG16/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/70-17
Total Price$26,165$30,725
Adjustments for Features-1,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,075$30,725
Total Invoice$25,149$28,548
Adjustments for Features-1,0480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,101$28,548

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

Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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
Headliner speakers $0
iPod integration$100 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,990$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0480

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

Model Year20112014
ModelGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in105.9 in
Length165.4 in183.9 in
Width70.3 in74.6 in
Height58.3 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.4,050 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft366.8 ft3

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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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