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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: $22,105

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT   
Difference: $7,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,773

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT   
Difference: $7,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013200620062006
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,030 $20,165 $23,465 $23,265
Base Invoice $25,138 $19,056 $22,175 $21,986
Convenience Package 1,535      
Alloy wheels 650      
Side curtain airbags   690    
Rear spoiler   300    
Satellite radio   325 325 325
Convenience Package 1,366      
Alloy wheels 579      
Side curtain airbags   573    
Rear spoiler   249    
Satellite radio   270 270 293
Options (change) 2,185 1,315 325 325
Options (change) 1,945 1,092 270 293
Destination 845 625 625 625
Total Price $30,060 $22,105 $24,415 $24,215
Total Invoice $27,928 $20,773 $23,070 $22,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,972
Model Year2013200620062006
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine260hp V6144hp I4201hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionA5T4T4T4
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17215/60-16225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$30,060$22,105$24,415$24,215
Adjustments for Features-4100-2,640-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,650$22,105$21,775$22,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$1,090
Total Invoice$27,928$20,773$23,070$22,904
Adjustments for Features-3810-2,495-1,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,547$20,773$20,575$21,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$198$0$1,052

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013200620062006
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx LTMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start $150$150$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   
Brake assist$50   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
External spare tire shell$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Hood scoop$100   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plates$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Headliner speakers$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass  $0 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0   
Alloy wheels$350   
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,735$3,325$5,965$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$0$2,640$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3810-2,495-1,277

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132006
ModelFJ CruiserMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in112.3 in
Length183.9 in187.8 in
Width74.6 in69.8 in
Height70.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft341.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
External spare tire shell100No
Total Requested55059%
Total Not Requested37541%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Rear wiper175Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%

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