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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: $21,985

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $7,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,795

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $6,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,115 $21,185 $27,095 $23,895
Base Invoice $24,286 $20,020 $25,605 $22,581
Convenience Package 2,150      
Alloy wheels 650      
Bodyside moldings   150    
Convenience Package 1,914      
Alloy wheels 579      
Bodyside moldings   125    
Options (change) 2,800 150 0 0
Options (change) 2,493 125 0 0
Destination 810 650 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $29,725 $21,985 $27,745 $23,245
Total Invoice $27,589 $20,795 $26,255 $21,931

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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: $6,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,861
Model Year2012200820082008
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6169hp I4252hp V6164hp I4 H
TransmissionA5A4T6A4
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/50-17225/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,725$21,985$27,745$23,245
Adjustments for Features-1,0050-3,610-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,720$21,985$24,135$22,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150$885
Total Invoice$27,589$20,795$26,255$21,931
Adjustments for Features-9330-3,416-354
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,656$20,795$22,839$21,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,044$782

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012200820082008
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTLTZHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
4-speed automatic $800 $800
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote start  $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net  $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter$0   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Headliner speakers$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $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
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass  $0 
Fog lights  $125 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
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 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
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 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels $100  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,825$2,820$6,430$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$0$3,610$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-9330-3,416-354

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122008
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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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
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
External spare tire shell100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

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