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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: $19,929

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $4,996

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,740

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $4,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelMalibuPriusPriusPrius
TrimHybridStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,555 $22,000 $23,375 $24,270
Base Invoice $24,149 $20,900 $21,758 $22,519
Package 2   175 175 175
Floor mats   184 184 184
Package 2   158 158 158
Floor mats   112 112 112
Options (change) 0 359 359 359
Options (change) 0 270 270 270
Destination 670 720 720 720
Gas Tax -1,300 -3,150 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $24,925 $19,929 $21,304 $22,199
Total Invoice $23,519 $18,740 $19,598 $20,359

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Standard
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,741
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,538
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelMalibuPriusPriusPrius
TrimHybridStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$24,925$19,929$21,304$22,199
Adjustments for Features-2550-250-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,670$19,929$21,054$21,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,125$1,395
Total Invoice$23,519$18,740$19,598$20,359
Adjustments for Features-2410-230-802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,278$18,740$19,368$19,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$628$817

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelMalibuPriusPriusPrius
TrimHybridStandardBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
CVT $1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
Tachometer$75   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,770$2,515$2,765$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$0$250$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-2410-230-802

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092009
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 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Standard

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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