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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: $21,164

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $2,081

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,067

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $2,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,895 $21,725
Base Invoice $22,581 $20,006
Package 4   1,825
Floor mats   184
Package 4   1,519
Floor mats   112
Options (change) 0 2,009
Options (change) 0 1,631
Destination 650 580
Gas Tax -1,300 -3,150
Total Price $23,245 $21,164
Total Invoice $21,931 $19,067

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,301
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,062
Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG60/51 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16185/65-15
Total Price$23,245$21,164
Adjustments for Features0-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,245$20,944
Total Invoice$21,931$19,067
Adjustments for Features0-198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,931$18,869

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,395$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-198

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082006
ModelMalibuPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in175.0 in
Width70.3 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.2,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

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