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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: $26,895

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,809

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $1,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,180 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $22,244 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Upgrade Package 2,490      
Convenience Package 2,275      
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Upgrade Package 1,968      
Convenience Package 1,820      
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 4,765 895 0 2,090
Options (change) 3,788 814 0 1,901
Destination 800 875 875 875
Total Price $29,745 $26,895 $31,850 $30,840
Total Invoice $26,832 $25,809 $30,611 $29,536

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,611
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/55-17245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$29,745$26,895$31,850$30,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,655-4,870-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,745$25,240$26,980$27,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740$2,045
Total Invoice$26,832$25,809$30,611$29,536
Adjustments for Features0-1,588-4,681-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,832$24,221$25,930$26,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,709$1,910

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire $150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
External spare tire shell$100   
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
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
Headliner speakers$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 $25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200 
Interior trim, special color$0   
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Total Value of Features$3,650$5,305$8,520$7,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655$4,870$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,588-4,681-3,405

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102018
ModelFJ CruiserMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in111.4 in
Length183.9 in193.8 in
Width74.6 in73.0 in
Height70.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested112562%
Total Not Requested70038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rear wiper175No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rearview camera200Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested87561%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40064%
Total Not Requested22536%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested152586%

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