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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: $25,930

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $7,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,171

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $7,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelPrius cMalibu
TrimFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,495 $28,320
Base Invoice $22,802 $26,762
Toyota Safety Sense 300  
195/50VR16 300  
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Rear spoiler   400
Toyota Safety Sense 267  
195/50VR16 267  
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,628
Navigation system   436
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 600 4,635
Options (change) 534 4,079
Destination 835 825
Total Price $25,930 $33,780
Total Invoice $24,171 $31,666

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,008
Model Year20162015
ModelPrius cMalibu
TrimFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H196hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/50-16215/60-16
Total Price$25,930$33,780
Adjustments for Features0-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,930$30,060
Total Invoice$24,171$31,666
Adjustments for Features0-3,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,171$28,179

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
ModelPrius cMalibu
TrimFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Total Value of Features$3,020$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,487

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
ModelPrius cMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in107.8 in
Length157.3 in191.5 in
Width66.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,497 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Four

Toyota Safety Sense
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested57534%

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