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Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,833

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,797

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $1,411

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelPrius cPrius cMalibu Classic
TrimThreeFourLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,855 $24,965 $20,320
Base Invoice $21,276 $23,239 $19,304
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349  
Floor mats 224 224  
Sunroof 700   800
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274  
Floor mats 139 139  
Sunroof 624   664
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 1,273 573 2,220
Options (change) 1,037 413 1,843
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $25,023 $26,433 $23,190
Total Invoice $23,208 $24,547 $21,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,586
Model Year201820182008
ModelPrius cPrius cMalibu Classic
TrimThreeFourLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H219hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)48/43 MPG48/43 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15215/60-16
Total Price$25,023$26,433$23,190
Adjustments for Features-4,310-5,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,713$20,873$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0
Total Invoice$23,208$24,547$21,797
Adjustments for Features-3,997-5,1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,211$19,384$21,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$173$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201820182008
ModelPrius cPrius cMalibu Classic
TrimThreeFourLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
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 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,660$7,910$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,310$5,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,997-5,1630

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelPrius cMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length162.4 in188.3 in
Width68.6 in69.9 in
Height59.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,530 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested27566%
Total Not Requested14034%

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