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

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Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,989

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $1,156

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,107

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $1,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $21,725
Base Invoice $19,304 $20,006
Rear spoiler 175  
Package 1   650
Floor mats   184
Rear spoiler 145  
Package 1   559
Floor mats   112
Options (change) 175 834
Options (change) 145 671
Destination 650 580
Gas Tax 0 -3,150
Total Price $21,145 $19,989
Total Invoice $20,099 $18,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,836
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,608
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine219hp V676hp I4 H
TransmissionT4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/28 MPG60/51 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16185/65-15
Total Price$21,145$19,989
Adjustments for Features0-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,145$19,309
Total Invoice$20,099$18,107
Adjustments for Features0-616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,099$17,491

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius
TrimLTBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,035$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-616

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in175.0 in
Width69.9 in67.9 in
Height57.5 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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