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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: $25,179

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $2,846

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,841

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $3,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMalibuPriusPrius
TrimLTZBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,165 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $25,806 $21,064 $21,816
Temporary spare tire 100    
Package 6   4,550 4,175
Floor mats   184 184
Temporary spare tire 88    
Package 6   4,095 3,758
Floor mats   112 112
Options (change) 100 4,734 4,359
Options (change) 88 4,207 3,870
Destination 760 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $28,025 $25,179 $25,699
Total Invoice $26,654 $22,841 $23,256

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,623
Model Year201120082008
ModelMalibuPriusPrius
TrimLTZBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$28,025$25,179$25,699
Adjustments for Features-20000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,825$25,179$25,699
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$26,654$22,841$23,256
Adjustments for Features-19000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,464$22,841$23,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$415

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201120082008
ModelMalibuPriusPrius
TrimLTZBaseTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,075$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-19000

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20112008
ModelMalibuPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.3 in106.3 in
Length191.8 in175.0 in
Width70.3 in67.9 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested192545%
Total Not Requested240055%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested180049%
Total Not Requested190051%

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