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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,286

Scion tC   
Difference: $6,904

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,724

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibutC
TrimLTPremierHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,125 $30,975 $27,875 $19,385
Base Invoice $24,120 $29,736 $26,760 $18,416
Panoramic sunroof 1,150   1,150  
Convenience and Technology Package 895   895  
Sport Package 795      
Cargo net 65 65 65 55
Door sill trim plates 85   85 129
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140 165
Cargo mat 60   60  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270    
Driver Confidence Package     1,195  
Navigation system     495  
Leather Package     1,395  
Bespoke Audio System       900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       229
Floor mats       184
Rear spoiler       444
Panoramic sunroof 1,047   1,047  
Convenience and Technology Package 814   814  
Sport Package 723      
Cargo net 59 59 59 33
Door sill trim plates 77   77 100
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127 107
Cargo mat 55   55  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066    
Driver Confidence Package     1,087  
Navigation system     450  
Leather Package     1,269  
Bespoke Audio System       700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       138
Floor mats       127
Rear spoiler       308
Options (change) 3,190 2,475 5,480 2,106
Options (change) 2,902 2,252 4,985 1,513
Destination 875 875 875 795
Total Price $29,190 $34,325 $34,230 $22,286
Total Invoice $27,897 $32,863 $32,620 $20,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,659
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,072
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibutC
TrimLTPremierHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H179hp I4
TransmissionT6T9CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,190$34,325$34,230$22,286
Adjustments for Features-3,245-6,120-7,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,945$28,205$27,160$22,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,260$1,215$0
Total Invoice$27,897$32,863$32,620$20,724
Adjustments for Features-3,101-5,859-6,7370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,796$27,004$25,883$20,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$1,087$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion tC

Model Year2018201820182016
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibutC
TrimLTPremierHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 
Following distance indicator  $25 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo tray   $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Total Value of Features$5,155$8,030$8,980$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$6,120$7,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,101-5,859-6,7370

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion tC

Model Year20182016
ModelMalibutC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.834.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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