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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: $25,228

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $7,647

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,875

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $8,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimBaseTouringHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,875 $23,770 $27,875
Base Invoice $21,064 $21,816 $26,760
Package 6 4,550 4,175  
Floor mats 184 184  
Cargo net 49 49 65
Convenience and Technology Package     895
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Leather Package     1,395
Navigation system     495
Cargo mat     80
Package 6 4,095 3,758  
Floor mats 112 112  
Cargo net 34 34 59
Convenience and Technology Package     814
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Leather Package     1,269
Navigation system     450
Cargo mat     73
Options (change) 4,783 4,408 4,125
Options (change) 4,241 3,904 3,752
Destination 720 720 875
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $25,228 $25,748 $32,875
Total Invoice $22,875 $23,290 $31,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,667
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,712
Model Year200820082018
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimBaseTouringHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)48/45 MPG48/45 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$25,228$25,748$32,875
Adjustments for Features00-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,228$25,748$28,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$22,875$23,290$31,387
Adjustments for Features00-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,875$23,290$27,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082018
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimBaseTouringHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,025$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,800

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082018
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length175.0 in193.8 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,890 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Fog lights125No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested290067%
Total Not Requested142533%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested290078%
Total Not Requested80022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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