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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,215

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $8,589

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,734

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $7,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimMaxx LTZFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,465 $28,235
Base Invoice $22,175 $26,284
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 800  
Solar Roof Package   3,820
Cargo net   51
Floor mats   200
Bodyside moldings   209
Remote start   529
Satellite radio 270  
Sunroof 664  
Solar Roof Package   3,418
Cargo net   35
Floor mats   127
Bodyside moldings   125
Remote start   380
Options (change) 1,125 4,809
Options (change) 934 4,085
Destination 625 760
Total Price $25,215 $33,804
Total Invoice $23,734 $31,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,954
Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimMaxx LTZFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V698hp I4 H
TransmissionT4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$25,215$33,804
Adjustments for Features0-1,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,215$32,239
Total Invoice$23,734$31,129
Adjustments for Features0-1,441
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,734$29,688

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimMaxx LTZFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
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
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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$3,250$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,441

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062012
ModelMalibuPrius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in176.4 in
Width69.8 in68.7 in
Height58.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		41.0 ft339.6 ft3

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

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 OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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