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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,110

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $905

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,472

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,465 $23,265 $22,375 $24,965
Base Invoice $22,175 $21,986 $20,830 $23,239
Satellite radio 325 325    
Sunroof 800 800 850  
Satellite radio 270 293    
Sunroof 664 664 757  
Options (change) 1,125 1,125 850 0
Options (change) 934 957 757 0
Destination 625 625 885 885
Total Price $25,215 $25,015 $24,110 $25,850
Total Invoice $23,734 $23,568 $22,472 $24,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,651
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6240hp V673hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT4T4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$25,215$25,015$24,110$25,850
Adjustments for Features-1,2900-1,720-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,925$25,015$22,390$23,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0$1,190
Total Invoice$23,734$23,568$22,472$24,124
Adjustments for Features-1,2140-1,603-2,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,520$23,568$20,869$22,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,048$0$1,137

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimMaxx LTZMaxx SSThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera   $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
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
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0   
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,140$3,850$5,570$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$0$1,720$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2140-1,603-2,118

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuPrius c
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in100.4 in
Length187.8 in158.7 in
Width69.8 in66.7 in
Height58.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft30.0 ft3

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