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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,495

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE   
Difference: $5,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,522

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE   
Difference: $4,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,725 $25,995 $28,995 $28,395 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $26,115
Base Invoice $22,752 $24,929 $27,806 $27,230 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600 $24,286
Convenience Package               2,150
Alloy wheels               650
Convenience Package               1,914
Alloy wheels               579
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,800
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,493
Destination 770 770 770 770 770 770 770 810
Total Price $24,495 $26,765 $29,765 $29,165 $30,665 $32,965 $33,720 $29,725
Total Invoice $23,522 $25,699 $28,576 $28,000 $29,440 $31,646 $32,370 $27,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,640
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6170hp I5170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionM5M6S6T6T6S6S6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18265/70-17
Total Price$24,495$26,765$29,765$29,165$30,665$32,965$33,720$29,725
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,350-3,140-5,215-5,215-5,315-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,495$26,615$27,415$26,025$25,450$27,750$28,405$29,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$2,920$1,530$955$3,255$3,910$0
Total Invoice$23,522$25,699$28,576$28,000$29,440$31,646$32,370$27,589
Adjustments for Features0-144-2,256-3,015-5,007-5,006-5,102-427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,522$25,555$26,320$24,985$24,433$26,640$27,268$27,162
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,033$2,798$1,463$911$3,118$3,746$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
ModelPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatPassatFJ Cruiser
Trim2.5L SETDI SEV6 SE2.5L SEL2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0       
6-speed manual $150      
6-speed automated manual  $1100  $1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100   
5-speed automatic       $900
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
RWD       $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key    $250$250$250 
Remote start    $150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0
Full-size spare tire       $225
Rearview camera       $200
Rollover sensor       $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate       $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper       $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)       $250
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows       $275
External spare tire shell       $100
Externally-mounted spare       $0
Hood scoop       $100
Rear bumper protector       $40
Skid plates       $150
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front       $40
Tow hook(s), rear       $25
Wheel-lip moldings       $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325     
CD player   $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Headliner speakers       $0
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100 
Media drive   $15$15$15$15 
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25 
USB port       $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights       $25
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50 
Fog lights  $125 $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$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$50 
Floor mats   $75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat       $50
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires       $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,740$2,890$5,090$5,880$7,955$7,955$8,055$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,350$3,140$5,215$5,215$5,315$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-2,256-3,015-5,007-5,006-5,102-427

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20122012
ModelPassatFJ Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in105.9 in
Length191.6 in183.9 in
Width72.2 in74.6 in
Height58.5 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,051 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.966.8 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 wiper175No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

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