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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: $22,267

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,888

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,957

Scion tC   
Difference: $5,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelMalibuMalibutC
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $19,385
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $18,416
Premium Mat Package 185    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,795    
Sunroof 800 800  
3.6L V6   1,595  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Floor mats     184
Cargo net     55
Door sill trim plates     129
Fog lights     340
Premium Mat Package 154    
HFV6 Engine Package 1,490    
Sunroof 664 664  
3.6L V6   1,324  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,093
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Floor mats     127
Cargo net     33
Door sill trim plates     100
Fog lights     255
Options (change) 2,780 2,395 2,087
Options (change) 2,308 1,988 1,746
Destination 670 670 795
Total Price $28,155 $29,945 $22,267
Total Invoice $26,324 $28,060 $20,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,658
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,217
Model Year200920092016
ModelMalibuMalibutC
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine252hp V6252hp V6179hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,155$29,945$22,267
Adjustments for Features-1,230-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,925$27,240$22,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0
Total Invoice$26,324$28,060$20,957
Adjustments for Features-1,150-2,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,174$25,525$20,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$351$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion tC

Model Year200920092016
ModelMalibuMalibutC
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,525$6,000$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,230$2,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,150-2,5350

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092016
ModelMalibutC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in176.6 in
Width70.3 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,132 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.134.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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