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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: $25,710

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $4,742

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,295

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $4,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius Prime
Trim2LTLTZAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,705 $26,880 $33,300
Base Invoice $23,346 $25,402 $31,968
Premium Mat Package 185    
Bodyside moldings 150   209
Floor mats     224
Illuminated door sill trim plates     299
Premium Mat Package 154    
Bodyside moldings 125   125
Floor mats     139
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225
Options (change) 335 0 732
Options (change) 279 0 489
Destination 670 670 920
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,500
Total Price $25,710 $27,550 $30,452
Total Invoice $24,295 $26,072 $28,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Advanced
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,543
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,378
Model Year200920092018
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius Prime
Trim2LTLTZAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I495hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6210, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18195/65-15
Total Price$25,710$27,550$30,452
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-6,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,710$26,150$24,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$24,295$26,072$28,877
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-5,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,295$24,747$22,917
Cost Above Minimum$0$452$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year200920092018
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius Prime
Trim2LTLTZAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start$150$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
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Predictive driving advice  $0
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,540$4,940$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,325-5,960

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuPrius Prime
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in182.9 in
Width70.3 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.10.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested4050%
Total Not Requested4050%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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