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Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,229

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $1,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,168

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $3,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,725 $27,165
Base Invoice $20,006 $25,806
Package 8 6,890  
Floor mats 184  
Package 8 5,620  
Floor mats 112  
Options (change) 7,074 0
Options (change) 5,732 0
Destination 580 760
Gas Tax -3,150 0
Total Price $26,229 $27,925
Total Invoice $23,168 $26,566

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,464
Model Year20062011
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine76hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/50-18
Total Price$26,229$27,925
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,154$27,925
Total Invoice$23,168$26,566
Adjustments for Features-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,102$26,566

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-660

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length175.0 in191.8 in
Width67.9 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume16.1 ft315.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested262552%
Total Not Requested240048%

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