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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: $22,870

Chevrolet Malibu LS   
Difference: $1,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,875

Chevrolet Malibu LS   
Difference: $359

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Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,045 $22,110 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $20,969 $21,115 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027
RWD 0        
Alloy wheels 650        
RWD 0        
Alloy wheels 520        
Options (change) 650 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 520 0 0 0 0
Destination 745 760 760 760 760
Total Price $24,440 $22,870 $24,230 $27,060 $29,360
Total Invoice $22,234 $21,875 $23,056 $25,745 $27,787

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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: $2,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $928
Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine239hp V6169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
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$22,870$24,230$27,060$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-595-1,570-3,400-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,440$22,275$22,660$23,660$24,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$385$1,385$1,795
Total Invoice$22,234$21,875$23,056$25,745$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-569-1,494-3,235-5,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,234$21,306$21,562$22,510$22,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$256$1,204$1,474

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLSLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0    
FWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225    
Temporary spare tire  $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    
Sunroof    $900
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$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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 $350
Alloy-look steel wheels $100   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Total Value of Features$2,600$3,195$4,170$6,000$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$595$1,570$3,400$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-569-1,494-3,235-5,007

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
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.3,416 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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