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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: $26,075

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $7,414

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,474

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $6,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,435 $25,555
Base Invoice $26,470 $24,149
Solar Roof Package 3,820  
Floor mats 200  
Bodyside moldings 209 150
Power driver seat   200
Sunroof   800
Solar Roof Package 3,418  
Floor mats 127  
Bodyside moldings 125 125
Power driver seat   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 4,229 1,150
Options (change) 3,670 955
Destination 825 670
Gas Tax 0 -1,300
Total Price $33,489 $26,075
Total Invoice $30,965 $24,474

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,051
Model Year20152009
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine98hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)51/48 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17
Total Price$33,489$26,075
Adjustments for Features-3,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,769$26,075
Total Invoice$30,965$24,474
Adjustments for Features-3,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,525$24,474

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152009
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
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 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,365$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4400

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152009
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.3,550 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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