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

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,735

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LS   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,918

Chevrolet Malibu Limited LS   
Difference: $788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLSLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,045 $22,565 $23,835 $28,420
Base Invoice $20,969 $21,775 $22,762 $26,857
Convenience Package 1,840      
RWD 0      
Alloy wheels 650      
Obstacle detection, rear   295    
Convenience Package 1,472      
RWD 0      
Alloy wheels 520      
Obstacle detection, rear   268    
Options (change) 2,490 295 0 0
Options (change) 1,992 268 0 0
Destination 745 875 875 875
Total Price $26,280 $23,735 $24,710 $29,295
Total Invoice $23,706 $22,918 $23,637 $27,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Limited LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,633
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLSLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine239hp V6202hp I4202hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,280$23,735$24,710$29,295
Adjustments for Features0-875-1,250-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,280$22,860$23,460$24,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600$1,970
Total Invoice$23,706$22,918$23,637$27,732
Adjustments for Features0-845-1,196-4,227
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,706$22,073$22,441$23,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$368$1,432

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelFJ CruiserMalibu LimitedMalibu LimitedMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLSLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start   $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Hood scoop$100   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input$50 $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Headliner speakers$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,875$4,250$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$1,250$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-845-1,196-4,227

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20082016
ModelFJ CruiserMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in107.8 in
Length183.9 in191.5 in
Width74.6 in73.0 in
Height70.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

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