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

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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,491

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $4,084

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,906

Toyota Prius Prime Advanced   
Difference: $4,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelPrius PrimeMalibu
TrimAdvancedPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,300 $30,975
Base Invoice $31,968 $29,736
Floor mats 224  
All-weather floor mats 248 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 395
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Floor mats 139  
All-weather floor mats 154 127
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 359
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Options (change) 771 2,725
Options (change) 518 2,478
Destination 920 875
Gas Tax -4,500 0
Total Price $30,491 $34,575
Total Invoice $28,906 $33,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Advanced
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,944
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,092
Model Year20182018
ModelPrius PrimeMalibu
TrimAdvancedPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine95hp I4 PiH250hp I4
TransmissionCVTT9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15245/45-18
Total Price$30,491$34,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,491$33,435
Total Invoice$28,906$33,089
Adjustments for Features0-1,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,906$31,998

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelPrius PrimeMalibu
TrimAdvancedPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start $150
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Larger infotainment display$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Predictive driving advice$0 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,091

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelPrius PrimeMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length182.9 in193.8 in
Width69.3 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 Requested175099%
Total Not Requested251%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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