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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: $29,060

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $665

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,589

Toyota FJ Cruiser   
Difference: $56

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuFJ Cruiser
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,300 $28,600 $26,115
Base Invoice $24,985 $27,027 $24,286
3LT Equipment Group 2,000    
3.6L V6   1,600  
Convenience Package     2,150
Alloy wheels     650
RWD     0
3LT Equipment Group 1,900    
3.6L V6   1,512  
Convenience Package     1,914
Alloy wheels     579
RWD     0
Options (change) 2,000 1,600 2,800
Options (change) 1,900 1,512 2,493
Destination 760 760 810
Total Price $29,060 $30,960 $29,725
Total Invoice $27,645 $29,299 $27,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,427
Model Year201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuFJ Cruiser
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6252hp V6260hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18265/70-17
Total Price$29,060$30,960$29,725
Adjustments for Features-1,465-3,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,595$27,645$29,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$27,645$29,299$27,589
Adjustments for Features-1,394-3,1370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,251$26,162$27,589
Cost Above Minimum$89$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuFJ Cruiser
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$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
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Headliner speakers  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,915$6,765$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$3,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,394-3,1370

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota FJ Cruiser

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,645 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 2LT

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40No
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested69041%

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 mirrors25No
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested67547%
Total Not Requested77553%

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