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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: $27,330

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $4,853

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,918

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius
Trim2LTLTZFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,385 $27,165 $29,135
Base Invoice $24,115 $25,806 $27,122
Premium Mat Package 185    
Bodyside moldings 150   289
Sunroof 850 850  
Floor mats     225
Advanced Technology Package     1,350
Illuminated door sill trim plates     299
Premium Mat Package 163    
Bodyside moldings 132   199
Sunroof 748 748  
Floor mats     140
Advanced Technology Package     1,202
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225
Options (change) 1,185 850 2,163
Options (change) 1,043 748 1,766
Destination 760 760 885
Total Price $27,330 $28,775 $32,183
Total Invoice $25,918 $27,314 $29,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $153
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $493
Model Year201120112017
ModelMalibuMalibuPrius
Trim2LTLTZFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine169hp I4169hp I495hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/50-18195/65-15
Total Price$27,330$28,775$32,183
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,330$27,650$27,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$320$0
Total Invoice$25,918$27,314$29,773
Adjustments for Features0-1,068-4,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,918$26,246$25,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$328$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201120112017
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear $125 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $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
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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
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
Total Value of Features$3,675$4,800$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,068-4,348

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,416 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%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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