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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: $24,370

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $5,124

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,865

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $4,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimThreeFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,735 $29,135 $23,895
Base Invoice $24,888 $27,122 $22,581
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350  
Floor mats 225 225  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299  
Driver Convenience Package     325
Sunroof     800
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202  
Floor mats 140 140  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225  
Driver Convenience Package     270
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 1,874 1,874 1,125
Options (change) 1,567 1,567 934
Destination 885 885 650
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $29,494 $31,894 $24,370
Total Invoice $27,340 $29,574 $22,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $154
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132
Model Year201720172008
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimThreeFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine95hp I4 H95hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)54/50 MPG54/50 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15215/60-16
Total Price$29,494$31,894$24,370
Adjustments for Features-4,970-6,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,524$25,774$24,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,250$0
Total Invoice$27,340$29,574$22,865
Adjustments for Features-4,607-5,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,733$23,899$22,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,166$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720172008
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimThreeFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
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 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,565$8,715$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,970$6,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,607-5,6750

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172008
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length178.7 in191.8 in
Width69.3 in70.3 in
Height58.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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