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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: $33,040

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $985

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,474

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,320 $27,875
Base Invoice $25,431 $26,760
Navigation Package 2,380  
Floor mats 200  
Solar Roof Package 1,800  
Cargo net 51 65
Remote start 529  
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Navigation system   495
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Cargo mat   80
Navigation Package 2,139  
Floor mats 127  
Solar Roof Package 1,602  
Cargo net 35 59
Remote start 380  
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Navigation system   450
Panoramic sunroof   1,047
Cargo mat   73
Options (change) 4,960 5,275
Options (change) 4,283 4,799
Destination 760 875
Total Price $33,040 $34,025
Total Invoice $30,474 $32,434

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $914
Model Year20112018
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)51/48 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/55-17
Total Price$33,040$34,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,040$31,010
Total Invoice$30,474$32,434
Adjustments for Features0-2,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,474$29,560

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote app $25
Remote climate control$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Solar panel$300 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,765$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,874

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20112018
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length175.6 in193.8 in
Width68.7 in73.0 in
Height58.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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 Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested45072%
Total Not Requested17528%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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