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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: $32,603

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,937

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,191

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $2,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,685 $27,875
Base Invoice $27,634 $26,760
Floor mats 225  
Advanced Technology Package 1,350  
Cargo net 49 65
All-weather floor mats 100 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 395
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Navigation system   495
Leather Package   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Cargo mat   60
Floor mats 140  
Advanced Technology Package 1,202  
Cargo net 35 59
All-weather floor mats 60 127
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 359
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Navigation system   450
Leather Package   1,269
Panoramic sunroof   1,047
Cargo mat   55
Options (change) 2,023 5,790
Options (change) 1,662 5,267
Destination 895 875
Total Price $32,603 $34,540
Total Invoice $30,191 $32,902

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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: $1,730
Model Year20182018
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine95hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)54/50 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/55-17
Total Price$32,603$34,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,603$33,510
Total Invoice$30,191$32,902
Adjustments for Features0-981
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,191$31,921

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
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 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
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 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$5,175$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-981

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length178.7 in193.8 in
Width69.3 in73.0 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft315.8 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 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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested22536%
Total Not Requested40064%
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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