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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: $10,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $10,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,875 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $26,760 $20,140 $21,625
Navigation system 495    
Driver Confidence Package 1,195    
Leather Package 1,395    
Convenience and Technology Package 895    
Panoramic sunroof 1,150    
Alloy wheels   390  
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system 450    
Driver Confidence Package 1,087    
Leather Package 1,269    
Convenience and Technology Package 814    
Panoramic sunroof 1,047    
Alloy wheels   348  
Sunroof   757 757
Options (change) 5,130 1,240 850
Options (change) 4,667 1,105 757
Destination 875 760 760
Total Price $33,880 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $32,302 $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: $4,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,805
Model Year201820122012
ModelMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine122hp I4 H73hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG53/46 MPG53/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$33,880$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-5,7600-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,120$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$32,302$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features-5,4920-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,810$22,005$22,816
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$811

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year201820122012
ModelMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$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$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $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  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats$75  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$8,930$3,170$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,760$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4920-326

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in100.4 in
Length193.8 in157.3 in
Width73.0 in66.7 in
Height57.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.2,500 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.80.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%

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