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Scion iQ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion iQ vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,813

Scion iQ   
Difference: $6,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,658

Scion iQ   
Difference: $6,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModeliQMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLT2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,665 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $14,882 $22,296 $24,985 $27,027
Floor mats 90      
Alloy wheels 749      
Door sill trim plates 129      
Cargo mat 70      
Fog lights 340      
Floor mats 55      
Alloy wheels 556      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Cargo mat 40      
Fog lights 255      
Options (change) 1,378 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,006 0 0 0
Destination 770 760 760 760
Total Price $17,813 $24,230 $27,060 $29,360
Total Invoice $16,658 $23,056 $25,745 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion iQ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,407
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,437
Model Year2015201220122012
ModeliQMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLT2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine94hp I4169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 4?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/60-16215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$17,813$24,230$27,060$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,010-2,840-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,813$23,220$24,220$24,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000$1,410
Total Invoice$16,658$23,056$25,745$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-961-2,702-4,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,658$22,095$23,043$23,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$948$1,215

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Features Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2015201220122012
ModeliQMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLT2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear window airbag$150   
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100$100
HD radio$50   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
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
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$2,710$3,720$5,550$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,010$2,840$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-961-2,702-4,477

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Specifications Comparison: Scion iQ vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152012
ModeliQMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase78.7 in112.3 in
Length120.1 in191.8 in
Width66.1 in70.3 in
Height59.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,128 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room33.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom28.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.7 ft315.1 ft3

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