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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: $23,380

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $10,373

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $9,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelPriusMalibu Classic
TrimFourLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,235 $20,320
Base Invoice $26,284 $19,304
Solar Roof Package 3,820  
Bodyside moldings 209  
Floor mats 200  
Remote start 529 190
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Rear spoiler   175
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Solar Roof Package 3,418  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Floor mats 127  
Remote start 380 158
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Rear spoiler   145
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 4,758 2,410
Options (change) 4,050 2,001
Destination 760 650
Total Price $33,753 $23,380
Total Invoice $31,094 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,758
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,888
Model Year20122008
ModelPriusMalibu Classic
TrimFourLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H219hp V6
TransmissionCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/60-16
Total Price$33,753$23,380
Adjustments for Features-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,138$23,380
Total Invoice$31,094$21,955
Adjustments for Features-4,2510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,843$21,955

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelPriusMalibu Classic
TrimFourLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote climate control$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Solar panel$300 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,865$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2510

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelPriusMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length176.4 in188.3 in
Width68.7 in69.9 in
Height58.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.6 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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 lights125No
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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