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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: $26,075

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $7,414

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,474

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $6,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimHybridFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,555 $28,435
Base Invoice $24,149 $26,470
Power driver seat 200  
Bodyside moldings 150 209
Sunroof 800  
Solar Roof Package   3,820
Floor mats   200
Power driver seat 166  
Bodyside moldings 125 125
Sunroof 664  
Solar Roof Package   3,418
Floor mats   127
Options (change) 1,150 4,229
Options (change) 955 3,670
Destination 670 825
Gas Tax -1,300 0
Total Price $26,075 $33,489
Total Invoice $24,474 $30,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,051
Model Year20092015
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimHybridFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4 H98hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG51/48 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17195/65-15
Total Price$26,075$33,489
Adjustments for Features0-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$29,769
Total Invoice$24,474$30,965
Adjustments for Features0-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,474$27,525

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092015
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimHybridFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote climate control $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Solar panel $300
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,645$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,440

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092015
ModelMalibuPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in176.4 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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