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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: $23,800

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,161

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $2,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,555 $21,765 $23,360
Base Invoice $24,149 $20,261 $21,746
Sunroof 800 850 850
Alloy wheels   390  
Sunroof 664 757 757
Alloy wheels   348  
Options (change) 800 1,240 850
Options (change) 664 1,105 757
Destination 670 795 795
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $25,725 $23,800 $25,005
Total Invoice $24,183 $22,161 $23,298

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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: $3,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,419
Model Year200920132013
ModelMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4 H73hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG53/46 MPG53/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$25,725$23,800$25,005
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,725$22,300$23,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$24,183$22,161$23,298
Adjustments for Features0-1,397-1,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,183$20,764$21,574
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$810

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year200920132013
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
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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
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 
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
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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$3,575$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,397-1,724

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20092013
ModelMalibuPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in100.4 in
Length191.8 in157.3 in
Width70.3 in66.7 in
Height57.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,500 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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