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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,215

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,638

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,988

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $3,536

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimeMalibu Classic
TrimPremiumAdvancedLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $33,300 $20,320
Base Invoice $27,840 $31,968 $19,304
Bodyside moldings 209 209  
Floor mats 224 224  
Front Seating Package     450
Luxury and Convenience Package     595
Satellite radio     200
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Floor mats 139 139  
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 433 433 1,245
Options (change) 264 264 1,034
Destination 920 920 650
Gas Tax -4,500 -4,500 0
Total Price $25,853 $30,153 $22,215
Total Invoice $24,524 $28,652 $20,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,727
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,502
Model Year201820182008
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimeMalibu Classic
TrimPremiumAdvancedLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine95hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH219hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)55/53 MPG55/53 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15215/60-16
Total Price$25,853$30,153$22,215
Adjustments for Features-6,365-8,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,488$21,313$22,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0
Total Invoice$24,524$28,652$20,988
Adjustments for Features-6,038-8,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,486$20,252$20,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,766$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201820182008
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimeMalibu Classic
TrimPremiumAdvancedLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0$0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Predictive driving advice$0$0 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,440$10,915$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,365$8,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,038-8,4000

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelPrius PrimeMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length182.9 in188.3 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,365 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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