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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: $8,837

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,208

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $8,528

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimLTZThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,320 $22,855 $24,965
Base Invoice $26,762 $21,276 $23,239
Premium Package 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,850    
Navigation system 495    
Rear spoiler 400    
Cargo mat 80    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   349 349
Floor mats   224 224
Sunroof   700  
Premium Package 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783    
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,628    
Navigation system 436    
Rear spoiler 352    
Cargo mat 70    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   274 274
Floor mats   139 139
Sunroof   624  
Options (change) 4,715 1,273 573
Options (change) 4,149 1,037 413
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $33,860 $25,023 $26,433
Total Invoice $31,736 $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: $5,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,088
Model Year201520182018
ModelMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimLTZThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine196hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$33,860$25,023$26,433
Adjustments for Features-3,6700-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,190$25,023$25,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$160
Total Invoice$31,736$23,208$24,547
Adjustments for Features-3,4400-1,161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,296$23,208$23,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$178

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year201520182018
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  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
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
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$200
Total Value of Features$6,765$3,095$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,670$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4400-1,161

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20152018
ModelMalibuPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in100.4 in
Length191.5 in162.4 in
Width73.0 in68.6 in
Height57.6 in59.6 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.2,531 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 opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Three

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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