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

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Scion FR-S vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,160

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $419

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,949

Scion FR-S   
Difference: $101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelFR-SMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,305 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $24,040 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Bespoke Audio System 900      
Cargo mat 90 60   60
All-weather floor mats 90 140 140 140
Rear spoiler 399      
Sport Package   875    
Door sill trim plates   85   85
Navigation system       495
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Leather Package       1,395
Convenience and Technology Package       895
Bespoke Audio System 700      
Cargo mat 60 55   55
All-weather floor mats 54 127 127 127
Rear spoiler 300      
Sport Package   796    
Door sill trim plates   77   77
Navigation system       450
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Leather Package       1,269
Convenience and Technology Package       814
Options (change) 1,479 1,160 140 4,265
Options (change) 1,114 1,055 127 3,879
Destination 795 875 875 875
Total Price $27,579 $27,160 $31,990 $33,015
Total Invoice $25,949 $26,050 $30,738 $31,514

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,279
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,642
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelFR-SMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp H4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17245/45-18245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,579$27,160$31,990$33,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,860-6,210-7,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,579$24,300$25,780$25,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480$1,555
Total Invoice$25,949$26,050$30,738$31,514
Adjustments for Features0-2,743-5,967-6,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,949$23,307$24,771$24,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,464$1,373

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Features Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelFR-SMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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, driver $75$75$75
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
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300   
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   
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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
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  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Metal pedals$75   
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
Total Value of Features$1,795$4,655$8,005$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,860$6,210$7,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,743-5,967-6,834

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Specifications Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
ModelFR-SMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in111.4 in
Length166.7 in193.8 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height50.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Scion FR-S

Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%

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