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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: $25,179

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $2,596

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,841

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $3,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimBaseTouringLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $26,955
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $25,607
Package 6 4,550 4,175  
Floor mats 184 184  
Temporary spare tire     100
Package 6 4,095 3,758  
Floor mats 112 112  
Temporary spare tire     88
Options (change) 4,734 4,359 100
Options (change) 4,207 3,870 88
Destination 720 720 720
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $25,179 $25,699 $27,775
Total Invoice $22,841 $23,256 $26,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,122
Model Year200820082010
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimBaseTouringLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/50-18
Total Price$25,179$25,699$27,775
Adjustments for Features00-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,179$25,699$27,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$22,841$23,256$26,415
Adjustments for Features00-452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,841$23,256$25,963
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082010
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimBaseTouringLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,975$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments00-452

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082010
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.3,451 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

Package 6
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested202547%
Total Not Requested230053%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested190051%
Total Not Requested180049%

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