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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: $22,595

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $650

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,303

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelPrius cPrius cMalibu Classic
TrimThreeFourLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $20,320
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $19,304
Sunroof 850 850 800
Front Seating Package     450
Rear spoiler     175
Satellite radio     200
Sunroof 757 757 664
Front Seating Package     374
Rear spoiler     145
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 850 850 1,625
Options (change) 757 757 1,349
Destination 760 760 650
Total Price $23,245 $24,840 $22,595
Total Invoice $21,657 $23,142 $21,303

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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: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,682
Model Year201220122008
ModelPrius cPrius cMalibu Classic
TrimThreeFourLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H219hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)53/46 MPG53/46 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$23,245$24,840$22,595
Adjustments for Features-2,185-2,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,060$21,955$22,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$895$0
Total Invoice$21,657$23,142$21,303
Adjustments for Features-2,036-2,6880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,621$20,454$21,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$833$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201220122008
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
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
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
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 
Automatic headlights  $125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,335$5,035$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$2,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,036-2,6880

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelPrius cMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length157.3 in188.3 in
Width66.7 in69.9 in
Height56.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,500 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%

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