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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: $26,152

Toyota Prius Prime Premium   
Difference: $908

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,749

Toyota Prius Prime Premium   
Difference: $996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2LTLTZPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,300 $28,600 $29,000 $33,300
Base Invoice $24,985 $27,027 $27,840 $31,968
Floor mats     224 224
Bodyside moldings     209 209
Illuminated door sill trim plates     299 299
Floor mats     139 139
Bodyside moldings     125 125
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225 225
Options (change) 0 0 732 732
Options (change) 0 0 489 489
Destination 760 760 920 920
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,500 -4,500
Total Price $27,060 $29,360 $26,152 $30,452
Total Invoice $25,745 $27,787 $24,749 $28,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,573
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,464
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2LTLTZPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I495hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$27,060$29,360$26,152$30,452
Adjustments for Features0-1,890-3,665-6,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,060$27,470$22,487$24,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0$1,825
Total Invoice$25,745$27,787$24,749$28,877
Adjustments for Features0-1,789-3,468-5,822
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,745$25,998$21,281$23,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$253$0$1,774

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius PrimePrius Prime
Trim2LTLTZPremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start$150$150  
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$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$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $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 $150
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Predictive driving advice  $0$0
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,000$5,890$7,665$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,890$3,665$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,789-3,468-5,822

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,416 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
Toyota Prius Prime Premium

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

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

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