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

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,795

Chevrolet Malibu LS   
Difference: $1,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,674

Chevrolet Malibu LS   
Difference: $560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,045 $21,825 $22,715 $25,175 $26,955
Base Invoice $20,969 $20,734 $21,579 $23,916 $25,607
RWD 0        
Alloy wheels 650        
Bodyside moldings   150 150 150  
Temporary spare tire   100 100 100 100
RWD 0        
Alloy wheels 520        
Bodyside moldings   132 132 132  
Temporary spare tire   88 88 88 88
Options (change) 650 250 250 250 100
Options (change) 520 220 220 220 88
Destination 745 720 720 720 720
Total Price $24,440 $22,795 $23,685 $26,145 $27,775
Total Invoice $22,234 $21,674 $22,519 $24,856 $26,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,197
Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine239hp V6169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionA5A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17215/55-17215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$24,440$22,795$23,685$26,145$27,775
Adjustments for Features0-670-1,295-3,475-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,440$22,125$22,390$22,670$23,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$265$545$935
Total Invoice$22,234$21,674$22,519$24,856$26,415
Adjustments for Features0-637-1,231-3,304-4,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,234$21,037$21,288$21,552$21,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$251$515$894

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082010201020102010
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225
Remote start   $150$150
Sunshade, rear    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Interior air filter$0    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0    
Hood scoop$100    
Laminated front side windows $200$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 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
Headliner speakers$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$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$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats  $75$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$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$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
Alloy-look steel wheels $100   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Chrome-clad steel wheels  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,600$3,270$3,895$6,075$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$670$1,295$3,475$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-637-1,231-3,304-4,484

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082010
ModelFJ CruiserMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in112.3 in
Length183.9 in191.8 in
Width74.6 in70.3 in
Height70.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft315.1 ft3

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