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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: $22,853

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $8,107

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,577

Scion tC Monogram Series   
Difference: $7,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModeltCMalibu
TrimMonogram SeriesLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,400 $28,600
Base Invoice $20,329 $27,027
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 229  
Door sill trim plates 129  
Fog lights 340  
3.6L V6   1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 138  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Fog lights 255  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 698 1,600
Options (change) 493 1,512
Destination 755 760
Total Price $22,853 $30,960
Total Invoice $21,577 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC Monogram Series
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,653
Model Year20142012
ModeltCMalibu
TrimMonogram SeriesLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$22,853$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,853$29,830
Total Invoice$21,577$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,577$28,230

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142012
ModeltCMalibu
TrimMonogram SeriesLTZ
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,445$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,069

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142012
ModeltCMalibu
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length176.6 in191.8 in
Width70.7 in70.3 in
Height55.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,082 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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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