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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: $25,515

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $7,734

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,983

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,320 $23,465
Base Invoice $25,431 $22,175
Solar Roof Package 1,800  
Navigation Package 2,380  
Bodyside moldings 209  
Remote start 529  
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 51  
CD changer, in-dash   300
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Solar Roof Package 1,602  
Navigation Package 2,139  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Remote start 380  
Floor mats 127  
Cargo net 35  
CD changer, in-dash   249
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 5,169 1,425
Options (change) 4,408 1,183
Destination 760 625
Total Price $33,249 $25,515
Total Invoice $30,599 $23,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,139
Model Year20112006
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H201hp V6
TransmissionCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/50-17
Total Price$33,249$25,515
Adjustments for Features-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,644$25,515
Total Invoice$30,599$23,983
Adjustments for Features-1,4770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,122$23,983

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote climate control$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Solar panel$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,255$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4770

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112006
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length175.6 in187.8 in
Width68.7 in69.8 in
Height58.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.6 ft341.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Navigation system600No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

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