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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: $33,830

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $195

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,185

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,435 $27,875
Base Invoice $26,470 $26,760
Solar Roof Package 3,820  
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 51 65
Remote start 499  
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Navigation system   495
Leather Package   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Cargo mat   80
Solar Roof Package 3,418  
Floor mats 127  
Cargo net 35 59
Remote start 310  
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Navigation system   450
Leather Package   1,269
Panoramic sunroof   1,047
Cargo mat   73
Options (change) 4,570 5,275
Options (change) 3,890 4,799
Destination 825 875
Total Price $33,830 $34,025
Total Invoice $31,185 $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: $3,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,830
Model Year20152018
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)120, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/55-17
Total Price$33,830$34,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,830$30,795
Total Invoice$31,185$32,434
Adjustments for Features0-3,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,185$29,355

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
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
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
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
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$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 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,850$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,079

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20152018
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length176.4 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

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

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 surfaces900No
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 Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

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