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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: $26,230

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $4,068

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,931

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020162016
ModelMalibuMalibuPriusPrius
Trim2LTLTZFourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,175 $26,955 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $23,916 $25,607 $26,671 $27,927
Premium Mat Package 185      
Bodyside moldings 150   289 289
Floor mats     225 225
Illuminated door sill trim plates     299 299
Premium Mat Package 163      
Bodyside moldings 132   199 199
Floor mats     140 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225 225
Options (change) 335 0 813 813
Options (change) 295 0 564 564
Destination 720 720 835 835
Total Price $26,230 $27,675 $30,298 $31,648
Total Invoice $24,931 $26,327 $28,070 $29,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,143
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $434
Model Year2010201020162016
ModelMalibuMalibuPriusPrius
Trim2LTLTZFourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I495hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$26,230$27,675$30,298$31,648
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,200-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,230$26,475$28,098$27,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$245$725$0
Total Invoice$24,931$26,327$28,070$29,326
Adjustments for Features0-1,142-2,038-3,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,931$25,185$26,032$25,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$254$667$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2010201020162016
ModelMalibuMalibuPriusPrius
Trim2LTLTZFourFour Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear $125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,775$4,975$5,975$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,200$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,142-2,038-3,961

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20102016
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 Weight3,451 lb.3,076 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
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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