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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: $27,180

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,573

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,767

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius
Trim2LTLTZFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,175 $26,955 $28,235
Base Invoice $23,916 $25,607 $26,284
Premium Mat Package 185    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Bodyside moldings 150   209
Sunroof 850 850  
Solar Roof Package     3,820
Floor mats     200
Remote start     529
Premium Mat Package 163    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Bodyside moldings 132   125
Sunroof 748 748  
Solar Roof Package     3,418
Floor mats     127
Remote start     380
Options (change) 1,285 950 4,758
Options (change) 1,131 836 4,050
Destination 720 720 760
Total Price $27,180 $28,625 $33,753
Total Invoice $25,767 $27,163 $31,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,623
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,531
Model Year201020102012
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius
Trim2LTLTZFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18195/65-15
Total Price$27,180$28,625$33,753
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,180$27,425$31,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$0
Total Invoice$25,767$27,163$31,094
Adjustments for Features0-1,139-1,796
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,767$26,024$29,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$257$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201020102012
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius
Trim2LTLTZFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote climate control  $25
Sunshade, rear $125 
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
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Solar panel  $300
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
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$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,100$4,300$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,139-1,796

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20102012
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 Weight3,451 lb.3,043 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 Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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