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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: $25,875

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $3,544

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,308

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $2,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimThreeFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,520 $27,320 $25,555
Base Invoice $22,825 $25,431 $24,149
Solar Roof Package 1,800 1,800  
Navigation Package 1,930 2,380  
Floor mats 200 200  
Bodyside moldings 209 209 150
Sunroof     800
Solar Roof Package 1,602 1,602  
Navigation Package 1,628 2,139  
Floor mats 127 127  
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 4,139 4,589 950
Options (change) 3,482 3,993 789
Destination 760 760 670
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $29,419 $32,669 $25,875
Total Invoice $27,067 $30,184 $24,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,074
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $486
Model Year201120112009
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimThreeFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)51/48 MPG51/48 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15215/55-17
Total Price$29,419$32,669$25,875
Adjustments for Features-2,470-4,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,949$28,534$25,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0
Total Invoice$27,067$30,184$24,308
Adjustments for Features-2,273-3,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,794$26,364$24,308
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,570$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120112009
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimThreeFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Solar panel$300$300 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation system$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,340$6,005$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,470$4,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,273-3,8200

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112009
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length175.6 in191.8 in
Width68.7 in70.3 in
Height58.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three

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

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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600No
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

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