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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: $25,725

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $865

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,183

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelMalibuPriusPrius
TrimHybridIIIIV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,555 $22,000 $23,800
Base Invoice $24,149 $20,900 $22,156
Sunroof 800    
Solar Roof Package   1,800 1,800
Navigation Package   2,030 2,480
Sunroof 664    
Solar Roof Package   1,440 1,440
Navigation Package   1,726 2,124
Options (change) 800 3,830 4,280
Options (change) 664 3,166 3,564
Destination 670 760 760
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $25,725 $26,590 $28,840
Total Invoice $24,183 $24,826 $26,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius III
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius IV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,302
Model Year200920102010
ModelMalibuPriusPrius
TrimHybridIIIIV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4 H98hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG51/48 MPG51/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$25,725$26,590$28,840
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-3,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,725$24,535$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$385
Total Invoice$24,183$24,826$26,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,919-3,599
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,183$22,907$22,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$26$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200920102010
ModelMalibuPriusPrius
TrimHybridIIIIV
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote climate control $25$25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Solar panel $300$300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,070$4,125$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$3,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,919-3,599

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092010
ModelMalibuPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in175.6 in
Width70.3 in68.7 in
Height57.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.139.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius III

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius IV

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

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