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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: $21,770

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $6,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008
ModelPriusPriusMalibu Classic
TrimLELimitedLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,535 $32,500 $20,320
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350  
Floor mats 225 225  
Bodyside moldings 289 289  
Sunroof     800
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202  
Floor mats 140 140  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 1,864 1,864 800
Options (change) 1,541 1,541 664
Destination 995 995 650
Total Price $28,394 $35,359 $21,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $894
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,594
Model Year202020202008
ModelPriusPriusMalibu Classic
TrimLELimitedLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H219hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$28,394$35,359$21,770
Adjustments for Features-5,730-5,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,664$29,779$21,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,115$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year202020202008
ModelPriusPriusMalibu Classic
TrimLELimitedLT
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
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Brake assist$50$50 
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 
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 $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 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,590$7,440$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,730$5,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-512-4000

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20202008
ModelPriusMalibu Classic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length180.0 in188.3 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,298 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 Legroom42.3 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
27.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

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

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