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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius Prime Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,215

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,638

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,988

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimLTPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $29,000 $33,300
Base Invoice $19,304 $27,840 $31,968
Front Seating Package 450    
Luxury and Convenience Package 595    
Satellite radio 200    
Bodyside moldings   209 209
Floor mats   224 224
Front Seating Package 374    
Luxury and Convenience Package 494    
Satellite radio 166    
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   139 139
Options (change) 1,245 433 433
Options (change) 1,034 264 264
Destination 650 920 920
Gas Tax 0 -4,500 -4,500
Total Price $22,215 $25,853 $30,153
Total Invoice $20,988 $24,524 $28,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,727
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,502
Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimLTPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine219hp V695hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG55/53 MPG55/53 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$22,215$25,853$30,153
Adjustments for Features0-6,365-8,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$19,488$21,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825
Total Invoice$20,988$24,524$28,652
Adjustments for Features0-6,038-8,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,988$18,486$20,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,766

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year200820182018
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius PrimePrius Prime
TrimLTPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote climate control $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Front side airbags $350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0$0
9 kWh battery pack $0$0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
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
Larger infotainment display $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Predictive driving advice $0$0
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,075$8,440$10,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,365$8,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,038-8,400

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20082018
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius Prime
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in182.9 in
Width69.9 in69.3 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,365 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.40.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Premium

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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