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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: $29,725

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $1,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
TrimGTI SGTI SEGTI AutobahnBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $28,695 $32,665 $36,945 $26,115
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325    
7-speed automated manual 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Convenience Package       2,150
Alloy wheels       650
RWD       0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270 270    
7-speed automated manual 1,056 1,056 1,056  
Convenience Package       1,914
Alloy wheels       579
RWD       0
Options (change) 1,425 1,425 1,100 2,800
Options (change) 1,326 1,326 1,056 2,493
Destination 995 995 995 810
Total Price $31,115 $35,085 $39,040 $29,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,043
Model Year2021202120212012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
TrimGTI SGTI SEGTI AutobahnBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine228hp I4228hp I4228hp I4260hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG24/32 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18265/70-17
Total Price$31,115$35,085$39,040$29,725
Adjustments for Features-1,940-6,490-9,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,175$28,595$29,425$29,725
Cost Above Minimum$580$0$830$0

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

Model Year2021202120212012
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
TrimGTI SGTI SEGTI AutobahnBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
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 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Rollover sensor   $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
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$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Hood scoop   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
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 
Aux input $50$50$50
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$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
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$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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$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 height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
All-terrain tires   $0
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,265$9,815$12,940$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$6,490$9,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-145-429-5050

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

Model Year20212012
ModelGolf / GTIFJ Cruiser
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.8 in105.9 in
Length167.6 in183.9 in
Width70.8 in74.6 in
Height58.2 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.4,050 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 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 Headroom38.1 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
17.4 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 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 mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%

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