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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: $6,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,466

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $5,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelMalibuMalibuFJ Cruiser
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,185 $27,095 $27,030
Base Invoice $20,020 $25,605 $25,138
HFV6 Engine Package 2,060    
2LT Equipment Group 1,855    
Rear Power Package 250 250  
Bodyside moldings 150    
Upgrade Package     2,985
Convenience Package     1,535
RWD     0
HFV6 Engine Package 1,710    
2LT Equipment Group 1,753    
Rear Power Package 208 208  
Bodyside moldings 125    
Upgrade Package     2,657
Convenience Package     1,366
RWD     0
Options (change) 4,315 250 4,520
Options (change) 3,796 208 4,023
Destination 650 650 845
Total Price $26,150 $27,995 $32,395
Total Invoice $24,466 $26,463 $30,006

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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: $6,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,984
Model Year200820082013
ModelMalibuMalibuFJ Cruiser
TrimLTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6252hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG16/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18265/70-17
Total Price$26,150$27,995$32,395
Adjustments for Features-475-1,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,675$26,165$32,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0
Total Invoice$24,466$26,463$30,006
Adjustments for Features-444-1,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,022$24,733$30,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$711$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year200820082013
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Headliner speakers  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
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 
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$4,400$5,755$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$1,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-444-1,7300

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20082013
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120562%
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

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Interior trim, special color0No
JBL, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
External spare tire shell100No
Total Requested37541%
Total Not Requested55059%

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