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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: $20,678

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $3,682

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,780

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $4,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelPriusPriusMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseTouringMaxx SSMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $23,710 $23,915
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $22,406 $22,600
Floor mats 184 184    
Cargo net 49 49    
Floor mats 112 112    
Cargo net 34 34    
Options (change) 233 233 0 0
Options (change) 146 146 0 0
Destination 720 720 650 650
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $20,678 $21,573 $24,360 $24,565
Total Invoice $18,780 $19,532 $23,056 $23,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $577
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,337
Model Year2008200820072007
ModelPriusPriusMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseTouringMaxx SSMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H240hp V6217hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$20,678$21,573$24,360$24,565
Adjustments for Features0-625-2,020-3,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,678$20,948$22,340$21,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$1,085$0
Total Invoice$18,780$19,532$23,056$23,250
Adjustments for Features0-566-1,912-3,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,780$18,966$21,144$20,117
Cost Above Minimum$0$186$1,027$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008200820072007
ModelPriusPriusMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseTouringMaxx SSMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Brake assist$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100$100
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass   $0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, passenger  $10 
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,215$2,840$4,235$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$2,020$3,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-566-1,912-3,133

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082007
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length175.0 in187.8 in
Width67.9 in69.8 in
Height58.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.441.0 ft3

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