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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: $23,015

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $8,869

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,652

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelPriusMalibu Classic
TrimFourLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,135 $20,320
Base Invoice $27,122 $19,304
Advanced Technology Package 1,350  
Bodyside moldings 289  
Floor mats 225  
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Advanced Technology Package 1,202  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Floor mats 140  
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,864 2,045
Options (change) 1,541 1,698
Destination 885 650
Total Price $31,884 $23,015
Total Invoice $29,548 $21,652

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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: $1,704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,256
Model Year20172008
ModelPriusMalibu Classic
TrimFourLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine95hp I4 H219hp V6
TransmissionCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)54/50 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/60-16
Total Price$31,884$23,015
Adjustments for Features-7,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,719$23,015
Total Invoice$29,548$21,652
Adjustments for Features-6,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,908$21,652

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
ModelPriusMalibu Classic
TrimFourLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Front side airbags$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$9,090$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6400

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
ModelPriusMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in188.3 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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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