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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: $32,043

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,669

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,135 $28,320
Base Invoice $27,122 $26,762
Floor mats 225  
Advanced Technology Package 1,350  
All-weather floor mats 100 140
Cargo net 49  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299  
Premium Package   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Navigation system   495
Cargo mat   80
Floor mats 140  
Advanced Technology Package 1,202  
All-weather floor mats 60 123
Cargo net 35  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225  
Premium Package   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,628
Navigation system   436
Cargo mat   70
Options (change) 2,023 4,455
Options (change) 1,662 3,920
Destination 885 825
Total Price $32,043 $33,600
Total Invoice $29,669 $31,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $907
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,228
Model Year20172015
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine95hp I4 H196hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/60-16
Total Price$32,043$33,600
Adjustments for Features0-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,043$32,950
Total Invoice$29,669$31,507
Adjustments for Features0-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,669$30,897

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172015
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
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 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$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 
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,225$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-610

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172015
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
Toyota Prius Four

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

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 system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%

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