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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: $29,525

Chevrolet Malibu Eco   
Difference: $523

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,880

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162013
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimFourFour TouringEco
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,650 $30,000 $24,985
Base Invoice $26,671 $27,927 $23,860
Floor mats 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49  
Bodyside moldings 289 289  
Navigation system     1,120
Premium Audio Package     1,610
Leather Package     1,000
Floor mats 140 140  
Cargo net 35 35  
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Navigation system     986
Premium Audio Package     1,538
Leather Package     880
Options (change) 563 563 3,730
Options (change) 374 374 3,404
Destination 835 835 810
Total Price $30,048 $31,398 $29,525
Total Invoice $27,880 $29,136 $28,074

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Eco
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $983
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $263
Model Year201620162013
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimFourFour TouringEco
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine95hp I4 H95hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)54/50 MPG54/50 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$30,048$31,398$29,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,048$29,323$28,340
Cost Above Minimum$725$0$0
Total Invoice$27,880$29,136$28,074
Adjustments for Features0-1,926-1,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,880$27,210$26,947
Cost Above Minimum$670$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162013
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimFourFour TouringEco
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass  $0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,740$5,815$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,926-1,127

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162013
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length178.7 in191.5 in
Width69.3 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested86539%
Total Not Requested135061%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested135087%

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