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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: $23,830

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $10,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,191

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $10,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelPrius cPrius cMalibu
TrimThreeFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,765 $24,475 $27,875
Base Invoice $20,261 $22,785 $26,760
Alloy wheels 390    
Sunroof 850    
Navigation system     495
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Leather Package     1,395
Convenience and Technology Package     895
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
Alloy wheels 348    
Sunroof 757    
Navigation system     450
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Leather Package     1,269
Convenience and Technology Package     814
Panoramic sunroof     1,047
Options (change) 1,240 0 5,130
Options (change) 1,105 0 4,667
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $23,830 $25,300 $33,880
Total Invoice $22,191 $23,610 $32,302

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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: $5,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,334
Model Year201520152018
ModelPrius cPrius cMalibu
TrimThreeFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)53/46 MPG53/46 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15225/55-17
Total Price$23,830$25,300$33,880
Adjustments for Features0-550-5,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,830$24,750$28,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$920$0
Total Invoice$22,191$23,610$32,302
Adjustments for Features0-513-4,777
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,191$23,097$27,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$906$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201520152018
ModelPrius cPrius cMalibu
TrimThreeFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
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$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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
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$3,920$4,470$8,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$5,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-513-4,777

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
ModelPrius cMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in111.4 in
Length157.3 in193.8 in
Width66.7 in73.0 in
Height56.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,500 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
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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