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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,643

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,435 $28,600
Base Invoice $26,470 $27,027
Solar Roof Package 3,820  
Floor mats 200  
Remote start 529  
Bodyside moldings 209  
Solar Roof Package 3,418  
Floor mats 127  
Remote start 380  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Options (change) 4,758 0
Options (change) 4,050 0
Destination 810 760
Total Price $34,003 $29,360
Total Invoice $31,330 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,568
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,553
Model Year20142012
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)51/48 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/50-18
Total Price$34,003$29,360
Adjustments for Features-1,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,928$29,360
Total Invoice$31,330$27,787
Adjustments for Features-9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,340$27,787

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142012
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 
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 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $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
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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
Leather seating surfaces $900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,375$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9900

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,042 lb.3,620 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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