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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: $25,775

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $7,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,349

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,680 $24,705 $26,880
Base Invoice $25,743 $23,346 $25,402
Upgrade Package 2,985    
Convenience Package 1,535    
Rear Power Package   250 250
Bodyside moldings   150  
Upgrade Package 2,657    
Convenience Package 1,366    
Rear Power Package   208 208
Bodyside moldings   125  
Options (change) 4,520 400 250
Options (change) 4,023 333 208
Destination 860 670 670
Total Price $33,060 $25,775 $27,800
Total Invoice $30,626 $24,349 $26,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,678
Model Year201420092009
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp V6169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,060$25,775$27,800
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,060$25,350$25,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$545
Total Invoice$30,626$24,349$26,280
Adjustments for Features0-401-1,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,626$23,948$24,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$531

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420092009
ModelFJ CruiserMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
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  
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,850$4,275$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-401-1,801

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142009
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 2LT

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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

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