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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: $20,790

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $7,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,990

Volkswagen Golf / GTI   
Difference: $5,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
TrimBaseTDIGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,995 $25,200 $24,795 $34,795 $23,045
Base Invoice $19,195 $24,192 $23,803 $33,403 $20,969
Upgrade Package         2,390
Convenience Package         1,840
Upgrade Package         1,888
Convenience Package         1,472
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 4,230
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,360
Destination 795 795 795 795 745
Total Price $20,790 $25,995 $25,590 $35,590 $28,020
Total Invoice $19,990 $24,987 $24,598 $34,198 $25,074

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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: $6,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,988
Model Year20132013201320132008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
TrimBaseTDIGTIRBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D200hp I4256hp I4239hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18265/70-17
Total Price$20,790$25,995$25,590$35,590$28,020
Adjustments for Features0-965-1,065-4,965-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,790$25,030$24,525$30,625$26,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,240$3,735$9,835$0
Total Invoice$19,990$24,987$24,598$34,198$25,074
Adjustments for Features0-928-1,024-4,771-1,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,990$24,059$23,574$29,427$23,978
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,069$3,584$9,437$0

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

Model Year20132013201320132008
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 
AC power outlet    $100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
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 
Rear air vents $100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential    $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 $325$325
CD player$125 $125  
HD radio $50 $50 
Headliner speakers    $0
iPod integration $100$100$100 
Satellite radio $200$200$200 
SD Card slot $25 $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
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 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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), front row $75$75$75$75
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 
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$2,775$3,740$3,840$7,740$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965$1,065$4,965$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-928-1,024-4,771-1,096

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

Model Year20132008
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
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested97562%
Total Not Requested60038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%

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