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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: $22,535

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $4,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
TrimSSESELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $21,685 $27,320 $30,245 $23,045
RWD       0
Convenience Package       1,840
Alloy wheels       650
Roof rack       649
RWD       0
Convenience Package       1,472
Alloy wheels       520
Roof rack       425
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,139
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,417
Destination 850 850 850 745
Total Price $22,535 $28,170 $31,095 $26,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,644
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,501
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
TrimSSESELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4239hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16225/45-17265/70-17
Total Price$22,535$28,170$31,095$26,929
Adjustments for Features-250-4,690-8,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,285$23,480$23,055$26,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,195$770$0

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

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
TrimSSESELBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app $25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50$50$50 
Headliner speakers   $0
Larger infotainment display $0$0 
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,775$8,215$11,565$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$4,690$8,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-142-2200

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

Model Year20182008
ModelGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in105.9 in
Length179.8 in183.9 in
Width70.8 in74.6 in
Height58.3 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,054 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

RWD
FeatureValueRequested?
RWD0No
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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