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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: $24,230

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $3,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,030 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $25,138 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027
Alloy wheels 650      
Alloy wheels 579      
Options (change) 650 0 0 0
Options (change) 579 0 0 0
Destination 845 760 760 760
Total Price $28,525 $24,230 $27,060 $29,360
Total Invoice $26,562 $23,056 $25,745 $27,787

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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: $4,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,001
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,525$24,230$27,060$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-520-2,350-4,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,525$23,710$24,710$25,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000$1,410
Total Invoice$26,562$23,056$25,745$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-495-2,236-4,013
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,562$22,561$23,509$23,774
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$948$1,213

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote start  $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   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Externally-mounted spare$0   
Hood scoop$100   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
Headliner speakers$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$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   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Total Value of Features$3,150$3,670$5,500$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$520$2,350$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-495-2,236-4,013

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132012
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.3,416 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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