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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: $32,603

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $6,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimPremierFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,500 $29,685
Driver Confidence Package II 995  
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65 49
All-weather floor mats 140 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395 299
Floor mats   225
Advanced Technology Package   1,350
Driver Confidence Package II 905  
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59 35
All-weather floor mats 127 60
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359 225
Floor mats   140
Advanced Technology Package   1,202
Options (change) 5,060 2,023
Options (change) 4,603 1,662
Destination 995 895
Total Price $39,555 $32,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Prius Four
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,697
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,054
Model Year20212018
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimPremierFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I495hp I4 H
TransmissionT9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19195/65-15
Total Price$39,555$32,603
Adjustments for Features-3,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,300$32,603

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20212018
ModelMalibuPrius
TrimPremierFour
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,655$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4610

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20212018
ModelMalibuPrius
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length194.2 in178.7 in
Width73.0 in69.3 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.7 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.762.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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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