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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius c Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,595

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,303

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius cPrius c
TrimLTThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $21,785 $24,495
Base Invoice $19,304 $20,280 $22,802
Front Seating Package 450    
Rear spoiler 175    
Satellite radio 200    
Sunroof 800 850  
Front Seating Package 374    
Rear spoiler 145    
Satellite radio 166    
Sunroof 664 757  
Options (change) 1,625 850 0
Options (change) 1,349 757 0
Destination 650 835 835
Total Price $22,595 $23,470 $25,330
Total Invoice $21,303 $21,872 $23,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,166
Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius cPrius c
TrimLTThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine219hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG53/46 MPG53/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$22,595$23,470$25,330
Adjustments for Features0-2,935-3,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,595$20,535$21,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$960
Total Invoice$21,303$21,872$23,637
Adjustments for Features0-2,735-3,579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,303$19,137$20,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$921

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year200820162016
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius cPrius c
TrimLTThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,150$5,085$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,935$3,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,735-3,579

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20082016
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.4 in
Length188.3 in157.3 in
Width69.9 in66.7 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.40.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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