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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion FR-S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion FR-S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,280

Scion FR-S   
Difference: $3,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,694

Scion FR-S   
Difference: $4,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuFR-S
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,975 $25,305
Base Invoice $29,736 $24,040
All-weather floor mats 140 90
Bespoke Audio System   900
Cargo mat   90
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
All-weather floor mats 127 54
Bespoke Audio System   700
Cargo mat   60
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,045
Options (change) 140 2,180
Options (change) 127 1,859
Destination 875 795
Total Price $31,990 $28,280
Total Invoice $30,738 $26,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion FR-S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,058
Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuFR-S
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine250hp I4200hp H4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$31,990$28,280
Adjustments for Features-5,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,680$28,280
Total Invoice$30,738$26,694
Adjustments for Features-5,1020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,636$26,694

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion FR-S

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuFR-S
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,205$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1020

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion FR-S features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion FR-S

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibuFR-S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.4 in101.2 in
Length193.8 in166.7 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.2,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft36.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion FR-S specs.

Option Package Details
Scion FR-S

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Downshift rev matching50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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