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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: $30,243

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $2,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,752

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $2,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelMalibuPrius Prime
TrimLTZAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,790 $33,300
Base Invoice $26,262 $31,968
Premium Package 1,000  
Advanced Safety Package 890  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,900  
Navigation system 795  
Floor mats   224
Illuminated door sill trim plates   299
Premium Package 880  
Advanced Safety Package 783  
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,672  
Navigation system 700  
Floor mats   139
Illuminated door sill trim plates   225
Options (change) 4,585 523
Options (change) 4,035 364
Destination 825 920
Gas Tax 0 -4,500
Total Price $33,200 $30,243
Total Invoice $31,122 $28,752

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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: $3,157
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,560
Model Year20142018
ModelMalibuPrius Prime
TrimLTZAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine196hp I495hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16195/65-15
Total Price$33,200$30,243
Adjustments for Features0-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,200$30,043
Total Invoice$31,122$28,752
Adjustments for Features0-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,122$28,562

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20142018
ModelMalibuPrius Prime
TrimLTZAdvanced
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
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
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Larger infotainment display $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Predictive driving advice $0
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,615$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-190

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20142018
ModelMalibuPrius Prime
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.8 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in182.9 in
Width73.0 in69.3 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested137582%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

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

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