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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: $26,278

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,597

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $8,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,875 $21,725
Base Invoice $26,760 $20,006
Convenience and Technology Package 895  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Navigation system 495  
Leather Package 1,395  
Cargo net 65 49
Cargo mat 80  
Package 8   6,890
Floor mats   184
Convenience and Technology Package 814  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Navigation system 450  
Leather Package 1,269  
Cargo net 59 34
Cargo mat 73  
Package 8   5,620
Floor mats   112
Options (change) 4,125 7,123
Options (change) 3,752 5,766
Destination 875 580
Gas Tax 0 -3,150
Total Price $32,875 $26,278
Total Invoice $31,387 $23,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,409
Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine122hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)49/43 MPG60/51 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17185/65-15
Total Price$32,875$26,278
Adjustments for Features-3,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,920$26,278
Total Invoice$31,387$23,202
Adjustments for Features-3,7760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,611$23,202

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,830$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7760

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182006
ModelMalibuPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length193.8 in175.0 in
Width73.0 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,457 lb.2,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft316.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125No
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
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested360072%
Total Not Requested142528%

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