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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: $25,930

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $7,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,171

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $7,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelMalibuPrius c
TrimLTZFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,320 $24,495
Base Invoice $26,762 $22,802
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850  
Navigation system 495  
Rear spoiler 400  
Toyota Safety Sense   300
195/50VR16   300
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628  
Navigation system 436  
Rear spoiler 352  
Toyota Safety Sense   267
195/50VR16   267
Options (change) 4,635 600
Options (change) 4,079 534
Destination 825 835
Total Price $33,780 $25,930
Total Invoice $31,666 $24,171

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,008
Model Year20152016
ModelMalibuPrius c
TrimLTZFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine196hp I473hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16195/50-16
Total Price$33,780$25,930
Adjustments for Features-3,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,060$25,930
Total Invoice$31,666$24,171
Adjustments for Features-3,4870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,179$24,171

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20152016
ModelMalibuPrius c
TrimLTZFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$6,740$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4870

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20152016
ModelMalibuPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in100.4 in
Length191.5 in157.3 in
Width73.0 in66.7 in
Height57.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,497 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Four

Toyota Safety Sense
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

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