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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: $24,230

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelFR-SMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLT2LTLTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,305 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $24,040 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027
Cargo mat 90      
Fog lights 490      
Cargo mat 60      
Fog lights 365      
Options (change) 580 0 0 0
Options (change) 425 0 0 0
Destination 795 760 760 760
Total Price $26,680 $24,230 $27,060 $29,360
Total Invoice $25,260 $23,056 $25,745 $27,787

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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: $3,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,308
Model Year2016201220122012
ModelFR-SMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLT2LTLTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp H4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$26,680$24,230$27,060$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,160-2,990-4,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,680$23,070$24,070$24,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000$1,410
Total Invoice$25,260$23,056$25,745$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-1,104-2,845-4,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,260$21,952$22,900$23,168
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$948$1,216

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Features Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201220122012
ModelFR-SMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLT2LTLTZ
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter$0   
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
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$150
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Total Value of Features$1,810$2,970$4,800$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160$2,990$4,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,104-2,845-4,619

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Specifications Comparison: Scion FR-S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
ModelFR-SMalibu
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in112.3 in
Length166.7 in191.8 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height50.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft315.1 ft3

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