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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: $22,215

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S   
Difference: $8,159

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,359

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S   
Difference: $6,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
Trim1.8T STDI S1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $21,395 $24,595 $26,995 $27,995 $29,345 $30,345 $26,115
Base Invoice $20,539 $23,611 $25,915 $26,875 $28,171 $29,131 $24,286
Convenience Package             2,150
Alloy wheels             650
Roof rack             649
Convenience Package             1,914
Alloy wheels             579
Roof rack             425
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,449
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,918
Destination 820 820 820 820 820 820 810
Total Price $22,215 $25,415 $27,815 $28,815 $30,165 $31,165 $30,374
Total Invoice $21,359 $24,431 $26,735 $27,695 $28,991 $29,951 $28,014

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,559
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,102
Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
Trim1.8T STDI S1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D170hp I4150hp I4 D260hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6M6T6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18265/70-17
Total Price$22,215$25,415$27,815$28,815$30,165$31,165$30,374
Adjustments for Features0-600-3,740-2,690-5,215-4,165-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$24,815$24,075$26,125$24,950$27,000$29,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$1,860$3,910$2,735$4,785$0
Total Invoice$21,359$24,431$26,735$27,695$28,991$29,951$28,014
Adjustments for Features0-577-3,595-2,585-5,012-4,003-553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,359$23,854$23,140$25,110$23,979$25,948$27,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,495$1,781$3,751$2,620$4,589$0

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

Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
Trim1.8T STDI S1.8T SETDI SE1.8T SELTDI SELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150 $150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100  
5-speed automatic      $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire      $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor      $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack      $300
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
External spare tire shell      $100
Externally-mounted spare      $0
Hood scoop      $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector      $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200 
Skid plates      $150
Tow hook(s), front      $40
Tow hook(s), rear      $25
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Headliner speakers      $0
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system    $600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information    $25$25 
USB port      $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror      $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights      $25
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver      $10
Visor mirror, passenger      $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat      $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$2,875$3,475$6,615$5,565$8,090$7,040$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$3,740$2,690$5,215$4,165$600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-577-3,595-2,585-5,012-4,003-553

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

Model Year20152012
ModelGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in105.9 in
Length179.6 in183.9 in
Width70.8 in74.6 in
Height58.3 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,051 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.4 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.5 ft366.8 ft3

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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 camera200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested92564%
Total Not Requested52536%

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