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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: $24,415

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $5,633

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,070

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $4,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelMalibuPriusPrius
TrimMaxx LTZFourFour Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,465 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $22,175 $26,671 $27,927
Satellite radio 325    
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   225 225
Bodyside moldings   289 289
Satellite radio 270    
Cargo net   35 35
Floor mats   140 140
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Options (change) 325 563 563
Options (change) 270 374 374
Destination 625 835 835
Total Price $24,415 $30,048 $31,398
Total Invoice $23,070 $27,880 $29,136

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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: $3,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,642
Model Year200620162016
ModelMalibuPriusPrius
TrimMaxx LTZFourFour Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V695hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionT4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$24,415$30,048$31,398
Adjustments for Features0-1,615-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,415$28,433$27,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$23,070$27,880$29,136
Adjustments for Features0-1,498-3,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,070$26,382$25,712
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200620162016
ModelMalibuPriusPrius
TrimMaxx LTZFourFour Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$4,325$5,940$8,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,498-3,424

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuPrius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length187.8 in178.7 in
Width69.8 in69.3 in
Height58.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four Touring

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

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