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

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Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,254

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $1,891

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,892

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $2,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPriusPriusPriusMalibu Classic
TrimStandardBaseTouringLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,500 $22,875 $23,770 $20,320
Base Invoice $20,210 $21,064 $21,816 $19,304
Floor mats 184 184 184  
Rear spoiler       175
Floor mats 112 112 112  
Rear spoiler       145
Options (change) 184 184 184 175
Options (change) 112 112 112 145
Destination 720 720 720 650
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $19,254 $20,629 $21,524 $21,145
Total Invoice $17,892 $18,746 $19,498 $20,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Standard
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,321
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,607
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPriusPriusPriusMalibu Classic
TrimStandardBaseTouringLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H219hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)48/45 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16215/60-16
Total Price$19,254$20,629$21,524$21,145
Adjustments for Features-430-680-1,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,824$19,949$20,219$21,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$1,395$0
Total Invoice$17,892$18,746$19,498$20,099
Adjustments for Features-400-618-1,1820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,492$18,128$18,316$20,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$636$824$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelPriusPriusPriusMalibu Classic
TrimStandardBaseTouringLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
Tachometer   $75
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,815$3,065$3,690$2,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$680$1,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-400-618-1,1820

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20082008
ModelPriusMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.0 in188.3 in
Width67.9 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,890 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.4 ft3

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