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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,415

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $5,503

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,070

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $5,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuPrius Prime
TrimMaxx LTZAdvanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,465 $33,100
Base Invoice $22,175 $31,776
Satellite radio 325  
Bodyside moldings   209
Floor mats   224
Satellite radio 270  
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   139
Options (change) 325 433
Options (change) 270 264
Destination 625 885
Gas Tax 0 -4,500
Total Price $24,415 $29,918
Total Invoice $23,070 $28,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius Prime Advanced
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82
Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuPrius Prime
TrimMaxx LTZAdvanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V695hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$24,415$29,918
Adjustments for Features0-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,415$24,368
Total Invoice$23,070$28,425
Adjustments for Features0-5,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,070$23,152

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuPrius Prime
TrimMaxx LTZAdvanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote climate control $25
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Predictive driving advice $0
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,215$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,273

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20062017
ModelMalibuPrius Prime
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in182.9 in
Width69.8 in69.3 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

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

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