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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: $23,165

Chevrolet Malibu LS   
Difference: $3,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,383

Chevrolet Malibu LS   
Difference: $2,075

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Model Year200920142014201420142014
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLSECOLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,320 $22,340 $25,945 $23,610 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $21,453 $21,558 $24,777 $22,548 $24,176 $26,262
Convenience Package 2,175          
RWD 0          
Alloy wheels 650          
Convenience Package 1,740          
RWD 0          
Alloy wheels 520          
Options (change) 2,825 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,260 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 745 825 825 825 825 825
Total Price $26,890 $23,165 $26,770 $24,435 $26,140 $28,615
Total Invoice $24,458 $22,383 $25,602 $23,373 $25,001 $27,087

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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: $4,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,461
Model Year200920142014201420142014
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLSECOLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine239hp V6196hp I4182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17215/60-16225/55-17215/60-16235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$26,890$23,165$26,770$24,435$26,140$28,615
Adjustments for Features0-400-2,250-1,025-2,375-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,890$22,765$24,520$23,410$23,765$24,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,755$645$1,000$1,610
Total Invoice$24,458$22,383$25,602$23,373$25,001$27,087
Adjustments for Features0-386-2,152-980-2,272-4,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,458$21,997$23,450$22,393$22,729$23,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,453$396$732$1,076

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920142014201420142014
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLSECOLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote start  $150 $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Full-size spare tire$225     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200     
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net     $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125$125
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0   
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$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40     
Skid plates$150     
Tow hook(s), front$40     
Tow hook(s), rear$25     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Aux input$50 $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Headliner speakers$0     
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150    $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates     $100
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats     $200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0     
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,500$5,350$4,125$5,475$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$2,250$1,025$2,375$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-386-2,152-980-2,272-4,014

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092014
ModelFJ CruiserMalibu
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested67551%
Total Not Requested65049%

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