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Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,328

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,627

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,309

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $6,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimBaseTouringECO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,375 $24,270 $25,945
Base Invoice $21,758 $22,519 $24,777
Package 6 3,150 2,775  
Floor mats 184 184  
Cargo net 49 49  
Leather Package     1,000
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175
Navigation system     1,120
Advanced Safety Package     890
Package 6 2,835 2,497  
Floor mats 112 112  
Cargo net 34 34  
Leather Package     880
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034
Navigation system     986
Advanced Safety Package     783
Options (change) 3,383 3,008 4,185
Options (change) 2,981 2,643 3,683
Destination 720 720 825
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0
Total Price $24,328 $24,848 $30,955
Total Invoice $22,309 $22,732 $29,285

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,986
Model Year200920092014
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimBaseTouringECO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)48/45 MPG48/45 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$24,328$24,848$30,955
Adjustments for Features00-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,328$24,848$27,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0
Total Invoice$22,309$22,732$29,285
Adjustments for Features00-2,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,309$22,732$26,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920092014
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimBaseTouringECO
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows  $200
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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 recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,015$3,015$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,990

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092014
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length175.0 in191.5 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,890 lb.3,602 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft316.3 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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested292568%
Total Not Requested140032%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested280076%
Total Not Requested90024%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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