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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: $24,045

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $65

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,472

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,895 $22,375 $24,965
Base Invoice $22,581 $20,830 $23,239
Sunroof 800 850  
Sunroof 664 757  
Options (change) 800 850 0
Options (change) 664 757 0
Destination 650 885 885
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $24,045 $24,110 $25,850
Total Invoice $22,595 $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: $2,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,942
Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4 H73hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG48/43 MPG48/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$24,045$24,110$25,850
Adjustments for Features0-3,025-3,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,045$21,085$22,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,190
Total Invoice$22,595$22,472$24,124
Adjustments for Features0-2,819-3,336
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,595$19,653$20,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,135

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year200820172017
ModelMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights$125  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,075$5,100$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,025$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,819-3,336

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20082017
ModelMalibuPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in100.4 in
Length191.8 in158.7 in
Width70.3 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,530 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.10.0 ft3

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