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

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Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,815

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,176

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelPrius cPrius cMalibu
TrimThreeFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,765 $23,360 $28,600
Base Invoice $20,261 $21,746 $27,027
Alloy wheels 390    
Sunroof 850 850  
Alloy wheels 348    
Sunroof 757 757  
Options (change) 1,240 850 0
Options (change) 1,105 757 0
Destination 810 810 760
Total Price $23,815 $25,020 $29,360
Total Invoice $22,176 $23,313 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,125
Model Year201420142012
ModelPrius cPrius cMalibu
TrimThreeFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)53/46 MPG53/46 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15225/50-18
Total Price$23,815$25,020$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,815$24,670$27,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0
Total Invoice$22,176$23,313$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-326-1,486
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,176$22,987$26,301
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420142012
ModelPrius cPrius cMalibu
TrimThreeFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
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 
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 recliner, driver 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$3,470$3,820$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-1,486

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142012
ModelPrius cMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in112.3 in
Length157.3 in191.8 in
Width66.7 in70.3 in
Height56.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,500 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.1 ft3

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