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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: $19,829

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $5,096

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,410

Toyota Prius Standard   
Difference: $5,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelPriusPriusPriusMalibu
TrimStandardBaseTouringHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,500 $22,875 $23,770 $25,555
Base Invoice $20,210 $21,064 $21,816 $24,149
Package 2 575 575 575  
Floor mats 184 184 184  
Package 2 518 518 518  
Floor mats 112 112 112  
Options (change) 759 759 759 0
Options (change) 630 630 630 0
Destination 720 720 720 670
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 -3,150 -1,300
Total Price $19,829 $21,204 $22,099 $24,925
Total Invoice $18,410 $19,264 $20,016 $23,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Standard
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,841
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,868
Model Year2008200820082009
ModelPriusPriusPriusMalibu
TrimStandardBaseTouringHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H76hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)48/45 MPG48/45 MPG48/45 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15185/65-15195/55-16215/55-17
Total Price$19,829$21,204$22,099$24,925
Adjustments for Features0-250-875-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,829$20,954$21,224$24,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$1,395$0
Total Invoice$18,410$19,264$20,016$23,519
Adjustments for Features0-227-793-241
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,410$19,037$19,223$23,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$627$813$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2008200820082009
ModelPriusPriusPriusMalibu
TrimStandardBaseTouringHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes   $150
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
Tachometer   $75
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,515$2,765$3,390$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$875$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-227-793-241

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082009
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 Weight2,890 lb.3,550 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 Volume14.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Standard

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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