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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: $3,718

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,474

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuPriusPrius
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,555 $26,735 $29,685
Base Invoice $24,149 $24,888 $27,634
Power driver seat 200    
Bodyside moldings 150 289 289
Sunroof 800    
Advanced Technology Package   1,350 1,350
Floor mats   225 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates   299 299
Power driver seat 166    
Bodyside moldings 125 199 199
Sunroof 664    
Advanced Technology Package   1,202 1,202
Floor mats   140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates   225 225
Options (change) 1,150 2,163 2,163
Options (change) 955 1,766 1,766
Destination 670 895 895
Gas Tax -1,300 0 0
Total Price $26,075 $29,793 $32,743
Total Invoice $24,474 $27,549 $30,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,402
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,659
Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuPriusPrius
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine164hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionA4CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG54/50 MPG54/50 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$26,075$29,793$32,743
Adjustments for Features0-5,120-6,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,075$24,673$26,473
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800
Total Invoice$24,474$27,549$30,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,734-5,801
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,474$22,815$24,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,679

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuPriusPrius
TrimHybridThreeFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
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
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,470$7,590$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,120$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,734-5,801

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in178.7 in
Width70.3 in69.3 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.1 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.162.7 ft3

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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 Three

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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