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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: $30,158

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $3,442

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,966

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $3,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimFourFour TouringLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,650 $30,000 $28,320
Base Invoice $26,671 $27,927 $26,762
Floor mats 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 140
Cargo net 49 49  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299  
Premium Package     1,000
Advanced Safety Package     890
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,850
Navigation system     495
Cargo mat     80
Floor mats 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 60 60 123
Cargo net 35 35  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225  
Premium Package     880
Advanced Safety Package     783
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,628
Navigation system     436
Cargo mat     70
Options (change) 673 673 4,455
Options (change) 460 460 3,920
Destination 835 835 825
Total Price $30,158 $31,508 $33,600
Total Invoice $27,966 $29,222 $31,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $317
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $599
Model Year201620162015
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimFourFour TouringLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine95hp I4 H95hp I4 H196hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,158$31,508$33,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,158$29,433$29,750
Cost Above Minimum$725$0$0
Total Invoice$27,966$29,222$31,507
Adjustments for Features0-1,924-3,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,966$27,298$27,897
Cost Above Minimum$668$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162015
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimFourFour TouringLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Remote app  $25
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 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$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 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer  $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
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$3,325$5,400$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,924-3,610

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,076 lb.3,394 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 LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested137582%

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