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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: $26,433

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $7,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,547

Toyota Prius c Four   
Difference: $7,828

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Model Year20182018
ModelPrius cMalibu
TrimFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,965 $27,875
Base Invoice $23,239 $26,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349  
Floor mats 224  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Navigation system   495
Leather Package   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Cargo mat   80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274  
Floor mats 139  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Navigation system   450
Leather Package   1,269
Panoramic sunroof   1,047
Cargo mat   73
Options (change) 573 5,210
Options (change) 413 4,740
Destination 895 875
Total Price $26,433 $33,960
Total Invoice $24,547 $32,375

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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: $5,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,578
Model Year20182018
ModelPrius cMalibu
TrimFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine73hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)48/43 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15225/55-17
Total Price$26,433$33,960
Adjustments for Features0-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,433$31,600
Total Invoice$24,547$32,375
Adjustments for Features0-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,547$30,125

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelPrius cMalibu
TrimFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 
Total Value of Features$4,820$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,250

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelPrius cMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.4 in111.4 in
Length162.4 in193.8 in
Width68.6 in73.0 in
Height59.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,530 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 opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested100056%
Total Not Requested77544%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested15024%
Total Not Requested47576%
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%

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