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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: $25,215

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $7,278

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,734

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,685 $23,465
Base Invoice $27,634 $22,175
Advanced Technology Package 1,350  
Bodyside moldings 289  
Floor mats 225  
Cargo net 49  
Satellite radio   325
Sunroof   800
Advanced Technology Package 1,202  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Floor mats 140  
Cargo net 35  
Satellite radio   270
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 1,913 1,125
Options (change) 1,576 934
Destination 895 625
Total Price $32,493 $25,215
Total Invoice $30,105 $23,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,363
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,744
Model Year20182006
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H201hp V6
TransmissionCVTT4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/50-17
Total Price$32,493$25,215
Adjustments for Features-3,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,578$25,215
Total Invoice$30,105$23,734
Adjustments for Features-3,6270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,478$23,734

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourMaxx LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key$250 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$8,240$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6270

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length178.7 in187.8 in
Width69.3 in69.8 in
Height58.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft341.0 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%

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