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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: $27,430

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,573

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,006

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420112011
ModelPriusMalibuMalibu
TrimFour2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,435 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $26,470 $24,115 $25,806
Solar Roof Package 3,820    
Floor mats 200    
Bodyside moldings 209 150  
Remote start 529    
Premium Mat Package   185  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Sunroof   850 850
Solar Roof Package 3,418    
Floor mats 127    
Bodyside moldings 125 132  
Remote start 380    
Premium Mat Package   163  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Sunroof   748 748
Options (change) 4,758 1,285 950
Options (change) 4,050 1,131 836
Destination 810 760 760
Total Price $34,003 $27,430 $28,875
Total Invoice $31,330 $26,006 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,343
Model Year201420112011
ModelPriusMalibuMalibu
TrimFour2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$34,003$27,430$28,875
Adjustments for Features-2,1500-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,853$27,430$27,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$320
Total Invoice$31,330$26,006$27,402
Adjustments for Features-1,9810-1,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,349$26,006$26,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$328

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201420112011
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
Proximity key$250  
Remote climate control$25  
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener$100  
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Solar panel$300  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$5,150$3,000$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9810-1,068

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142011
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length176.4 in191.8 in
Width68.7 in70.3 in
Height58.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,416 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?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

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