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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: $28,625

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,364

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,163

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,320 $26,955
Base Invoice $25,431 $25,607
Solar Roof Package 1,800  
Navigation Package 2,380  
Floor mats 200  
Remote start 529  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
Solar Roof Package 1,602  
Navigation Package 2,139  
Floor mats 127  
Remote start 380  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 4,909 950
Options (change) 4,248 836
Destination 760 720
Total Price $32,989 $28,625
Total Invoice $30,439 $27,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,474
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,455
Model Year20112010
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/50-18
Total Price$32,989$28,625
Adjustments for Features-8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,099$28,625
Total Invoice$30,439$27,163
Adjustments for Features-8210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,618$27,163

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112010
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key$250 
Remote climate control$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Solar panel$300 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,140$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8210

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,043 lb.3,451 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 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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