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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: $6,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimLTPremierThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,670 $33,370 $21,635 $23,230
Panoramic sunroof 1,150      
Convenience and Technology Package 895      
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270    
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850 850
Panoramic sunroof 1,047      
Convenience and Technology Package 814      
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066    
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757 757
Options (change) 2,045 2,270 1,240 850
Options (change) 1,861 2,066 1,105 757
Destination 925 925 760 760
Total Price $29,640 $36,565 $23,635 $24,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius c Three
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,419
Model Year2020202020122012
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimLTPremierThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4250hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionCVT-7T9CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/40-19175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$29,640$36,565$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features-1,735-4,9500-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,905$31,615$23,635$24,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,710$0$855

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2020202020122012
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius cPrius c
TrimLTPremierThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
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, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat $40  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Heated mirrors$25$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  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$6,080$9,295$4,345$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$4,950$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-163-4050-326

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20202012
ModelMalibuPrius c
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in100.4 in
Length194.2 in157.3 in
Width73.0 in66.7 in
Height57.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.2,501 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 Legroom41.5 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
15.7 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.70.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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