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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: $25,023

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $4,337

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,208

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $4,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimLTZThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,600 $22,855 $24,965
Base Invoice $27,027 $21,276 $23,239
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   349 349
Floor mats   224 224
Sunroof   700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   274 274
Floor mats   139 139
Sunroof   624  
Options (change) 0 1,273 573
Options (change) 0 1,037 413
Destination 760 895 895
Total Price $29,360 $25,023 $26,433
Total Invoice $27,787 $23,208 $24,547

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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: $4,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,154
Model Year201220182018
ModelMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimLTZThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG48/43 MPG48/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$29,360$25,023$26,433
Adjustments for Features0-620-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$24,403$24,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$160
Total Invoice$27,787$23,208$24,547
Adjustments for Features0-575-1,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,787$22,633$22,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$177

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year201220182018
ModelMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimLTZThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$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 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
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
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 $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
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
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  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,775$5,395$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$620$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-575-1,737

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in100.4 in
Length191.8 in162.4 in
Width70.3 in68.6 in
Height57.1 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,620 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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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Three

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Four

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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