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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: $30,770

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,479

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,096

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelPriusMalibuMalibu
TrimFour2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,320 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $25,431 $24,443 $26,762
Navigation Package 2,380    
Floor mats 200    
Solar Roof Package 1,800    
Remote start 529    
Cargo net 51    
Bodyside moldings 209    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Leather Package   1,250  
Navigation system   495 495
Cargo mat   80 80
Rear spoiler   400 400
Sunroof   1,000  
Navigation Package 2,139    
Floor mats 127    
Solar Roof Package 1,602    
Remote start 380    
Cargo net 35    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Leather Package   1,100  
Navigation system   436 436
Cargo mat   70 70
Rear spoiler   352 352
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 5,169 4,350 2,825
Options (change) 4,408 3,828 2,486
Destination 760 825 825
Total Price $33,249 $30,770 $31,970
Total Invoice $30,599 $29,096 $30,073

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,694
Model Year201120152015
ModelPriusMalibuMalibu
TrimFour2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,249$30,770$31,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,260-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,249$29,510$30,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$30,599$29,096$30,073
Adjustments for Features0-1,191-1,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,599$27,905$28,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$936

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201120152015
ModelPriusMalibuMalibu
TrimFour2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Solar panel$300  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$2,890$4,150$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,260$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,191-1,232

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112015
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length175.6 in191.5 in
Width68.7 in73.0 in
Height58.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested112598%
Total Not Requested252%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested56554%
Total Not Requested47546%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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