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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: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $3,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $3,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius cPrius c
Trim2LTLTZThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,175 $26,955 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $23,916 $25,607 $20,140 $21,625
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Sunroof 850 850 850 850
Alloy wheels     390  
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Sunroof 748 748 757 757
Alloy wheels     348  
Options (change) 950 950 1,240 850
Options (change) 836 836 1,105 757
Destination 720 720 760 760
Total Price $26,845 $28,625 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $25,472 $27,163 $22,005 $23,142

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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: $2,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,917
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius cPrius c
Trim2LTLTZThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$26,845$28,625$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-580-1,8950-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,265$26,730$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0$855
Total Invoice$25,472$27,163$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features-550-1,7980-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,922$25,365$22,005$22,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$443$0$811

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius cPrius c
Trim2LTLTZThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear $125  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$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
Cargo mat $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,625$5,940$4,045$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$1,895$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-550-1,7980-326

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,451 lb.2,501 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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