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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: $20,747

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,358

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,444

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModeltCMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,575 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $17,646 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310      
Cargo net 49 65 65 65
Cargo mat 104 60   60
All-weather floor mats 145 140 140 140
Satellite radio 449      
Rear spoiler 385      
Sport Package   795    
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Panoramic sunroof   1,150   1,150
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270  
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Navigation system       495
Leather Package       1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225      
Cargo net 34 59 59 59
Cargo mat 65 55   55
All-weather floor mats 100 127 127 127
Satellite radio 359      
Rear spoiler 285      
Sport Package   723    
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Panoramic sunroof   1,047   1,047
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066  
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Navigation system       450
Leather Package       1,269
Options (change) 1,442 3,105 2,475 5,395
Options (change) 1,068 2,825 2,252 4,908
Destination 730 875 875 875
Total Price $20,747 $29,105 $34,325 $34,145
Total Invoice $19,444 $27,820 $32,863 $32,543

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,498
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,686
Model Year2012201820182018
ModeltCMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$20,747$29,105$34,325$34,145
Adjustments for Features0-3,860-6,835-7,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,747$25,245$27,490$26,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,245$1,215
Total Invoice$19,444$27,820$32,863$32,543
Adjustments for Features0-3,690-6,544-7,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,444$24,130$26,319$25,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,189$1,089

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2012201820182018
ModeltCMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseLTPremierHybrid
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$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$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
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, 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
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
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
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
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 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
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
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,170$5,030$8,005$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,860$6,835$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,690-6,544-7,324

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Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModeltCMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length174.0 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height55.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,061 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
34.5 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
245/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
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%

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