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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: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius
TrimLTFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,320 $28,435
Base Invoice $19,304 $26,470
Luxury and Convenience Package 595  
Front Seating Package 450  
Rear spoiler 175  
Satellite radio 200  
Remote start 190 499
Sunroof 800  
Solar Roof Package   3,820
Floor mats   200
Bodyside moldings   209
Luxury and Convenience Package 494  
Front Seating Package 374  
Rear spoiler 145  
Satellite radio 166  
Remote start 158 310
Sunroof 664  
Solar Roof Package   3,418
Floor mats   127
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 2,410 4,728
Options (change) 2,001 3,980
Destination 650 825
Total Price $23,380 $33,988
Total Invoice $21,955 $31,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,073
Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius
TrimLTFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine219hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16195/65-15
Total Price$23,380$33,988
Adjustments for Features0-4,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,380$29,373
Total Invoice$21,955$31,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,247
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,955$27,028

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius
TrimLTFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote climate control $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Solar panel $300
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Alloy-look steel wheels$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,250$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,247

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082015
ModelMalibu ClassicPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.3 in176.4 in
Width69.9 in68.7 in
Height57.5 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,298 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.439.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu Classic vs. Toyota Prius specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%
Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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