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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Land Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Toyota Land Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,930

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $37,219

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,635

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $29,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTILand Cruiser
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $64,100
Base Invoice $23,323 $56,088
Autobahn Package 5,530  
All-weather floor mats 235 255
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Navigation system   3,400
Rear spoiler   200
Satellite radio   449
Autobahn Package 5,310  
All-weather floor mats 176 155
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Navigation system   2,790
Rear spoiler   160
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 6,865 4,304
Options (change) 6,542 3,464
Destination 770 745
Total Price $31,930 $69,149
Total Invoice $30,635 $60,297

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,469
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,032
Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTILand Cruiser
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4381hp V8
TransmissionS6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8605, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18285/60-18
Total Price$31,930$69,149
Adjustments for Features0-8,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,930$60,399
Total Invoice$30,635$60,297
Adjustments for Features0-7,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,635$52,667

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

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTILand Cruiser
TrimGTIBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Crawl control $500
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,855$12,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,630

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

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTILand Cruiser
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.2 in
Length165.4 in194.9 in
Width70.3 in77.6 in
Height58.3 in74.0 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.5,690 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in58.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277569%
Total Not Requested127531%

Option Package Details
Toyota Land Cruiser

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

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