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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,150

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,466

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelMalibuMalibuFJ Cruiser
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $24,180
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $22,244
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060    
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
Rear Power Package 250 250  
Bodyside moldings 150    
Upgrade Package     2,490
Convenience Package     2,275
RWD     0
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710    
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
Rear Power Package 208 208  
Bodyside moldings 125    
Upgrade Package     1,968
Convenience Package     1,820
RWD     0
Options (change) 4,315 250 4,765
Options (change) 3,796 208 3,788
Destination 650 650 800
Total Price $26,150 $27,995 $29,745
Total Invoice $24,466 $26,463 $26,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,255
Model Year200820082010
ModelMalibuMalibuFJ Cruiser
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6252hp V6259hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18265/70-17
Total Price$26,150$27,995$29,745
Adjustments for Features-950-2,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,200$25,690$29,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0
Total Invoice$24,466$26,463$26,832
Adjustments for Features-889-2,1790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,577$24,284$26,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$707$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year200820082010
ModelMalibuMalibuFJ Cruiser
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Cargo net $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare  $0
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Headliner speakers  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,725$6,080$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$2,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-889-2,1790

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20082010
ModelMalibuFJ Cruiser
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in105.9 in
Length191.8 in183.9 in
Width70.3 in74.6 in
Height57.1 in70.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,050 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft327.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.166.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested135064%
Total Not Requested75036%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested130567%
Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

RWD
FeatureValueRequested?
RWD0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested107559%
Total Not Requested75041%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200No
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested75053%

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