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Scion tC vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,568

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,157

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,423

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720102010
ModeltCMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,400 $25,175 $26,955
Base Invoice $15,580 $23,916 $25,607
Side curtain airbags 650    
Satellite radio 449    
Cargo mat 104    
Fog lights 425    
Premium Mat Package   185  
HFV6 Engine Package   1,795  
Sunroof   850 850
3.6L V6     1,595
Side curtain airbags 559    
Satellite radio 359    
Cargo mat 65    
Fog lights 320    
Premium Mat Package   163  
HFV6 Engine Package   1,580  
Sunroof   748 748
3.6L V6     1,404
Options (change) 1,628 2,830 2,445
Options (change) 1,303 2,491 2,152
Destination 540 720 720
Total Price $18,568 $28,725 $30,120
Total Invoice $17,423 $27,127 $28,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,324
Model Year200720102010
ModeltCMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$18,568$28,725$30,120
Adjustments for Features0-3,505-5,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,568$25,220$25,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0
Total Invoice$17,423$27,127$28,479
Adjustments for Features0-3,310-4,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,423$23,817$23,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200720102010
ModeltCMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,020$5,525$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,505$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,310-4,732

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072010
ModeltCMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length174.0 in191.8 in
Width69.1 in70.3 in
Height55.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,905 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

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
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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