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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: $24,090

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $8,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,756

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $7,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,030 $21,185 $27,095
Base Invoice $25,138 $20,020 $25,605
Upgrade Package 2,985    
Convenience Package 1,535    
Rear Power Package   250 250
2LT Equipment Group   1,855  
Bodyside moldings   150  
Upgrade Package 2,657    
Convenience Package 1,366    
Rear Power Package   208 208
2LT Equipment Group   1,753  
Bodyside moldings   125  
Options (change) 4,520 2,255 250
Options (change) 4,023 2,086 208
Destination 845 650 650
Total Price $32,395 $24,090 $27,995
Total Invoice $30,006 $22,756 $26,463

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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: $8,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,321
Model Year201320082008
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6169hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionA5A4T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,395$24,090$27,995
Adjustments for Features0-75-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,395$24,015$26,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,150
Total Invoice$30,006$22,756$26,463
Adjustments for Features0-71-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,006$22,685$24,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,048

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201320082008
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $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
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 $325
CD player $125 
Headliner speakers$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,000$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-1,730

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132008
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

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Auxiliary gauges0No
Interior trim, special color0No
JBL, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95056%
Total Not Requested75044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
External spare tire shell100No
Total Requested37541%
Total Not Requested55059%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Heated front seats200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested75038%
Total Not Requested120562%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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