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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: $25,015

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $8

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,208

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelPrius cPrius cMalibuMalibu
TrimThreeFourMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,855 $24,965 $23,465 $23,265
Base Invoice $21,276 $23,239 $22,175 $21,986
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 349 349    
Floor mats 224 224    
Sunroof 700   800 800
Satellite radio     325 325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 274 274    
Floor mats 139 139    
Sunroof 624   664 664
Satellite radio     270 293
Options (change) 1,273 573 1,125 1,125
Options (change) 1,037 413 934 957
Destination 895 895 625 625
Total Price $25,023 $26,433 $25,215 $25,015
Total Invoice $23,208 $24,547 $23,734 $23,568

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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: $1,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,501
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelPrius cPrius cMalibuMalibu
TrimThreeFourMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H201hp V6240hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15225/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$25,023$26,433$25,215$25,015
Adjustments for Features-2,360-3,610-1,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,663$22,823$23,925$25,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$160$0$1,090
Total Invoice$23,208$24,547$23,734$23,568
Adjustments for Features-2,189-3,352-1,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,019$21,195$22,520$23,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$176$0$1,048

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelPrius cPrius cMalibuMalibu
TrimThreeFourMaxx LTZMaxx SS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150 
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,135$7,385$5,065$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$3,610$1,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,189-3,352-1,2140

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelPrius cMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in112.3 in
Length162.4 in187.8 in
Width68.6 in69.8 in
Height59.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft341.0 ft3

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