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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: $21,410

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $8,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,584

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $7,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
TrimBaseTDIGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,795 $24,935 $24,595 $34,590 $26,115
Base Invoice $19,003 $23,937 $23,611 $33,207 $24,286
Convenience Package 845       2,150
Alloy wheels         650
Convenience Package 811       1,914
Alloy wheels         579
Options (change) 845 0 0 0 2,800
Options (change) 811 0 0 0 2,493
Destination 770 770 770 770 810
Total Price $21,410 $25,705 $25,365 $35,360 $29,725
Total Invoice $20,584 $24,707 $24,381 $33,977 $27,589

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,276
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
TrimBaseTDIGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18265/70-17
Total Price$21,410$25,705$25,365$35,360$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-550-650-4,800-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,410$25,155$24,715$30,560$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,745$3,305$9,150$0
Total Invoice$20,584$24,707$24,381$33,977$27,589
Adjustments for Features0-529-625-4,612-729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,584$24,178$23,756$29,365$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,594$3,172$8,781$0

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

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
TrimBaseTDIGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$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$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 $125$125
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325 
CD player$125 $125 $125
HD radio $50 $50 
Headliner speakers    $0
iPod integration $100$100$100 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25 $25 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125  
Headlight washers   $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
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$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Floor mats $75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires    $0
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$3,015$3,565$3,665$7,815$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$650$4,800$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-529-625-4,612-729

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

Model Year20122012
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 Weight2,969 lb.4,051 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
Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested20048%
Total Not Requested21552%

Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested72550%
Total Not Requested72550%

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