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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: $27,330

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,413

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,918

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $4,377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelPriusMalibuMalibu
TrimFour2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,685 $25,385 $27,165
Base Invoice $27,634 $24,115 $25,806
Advanced Technology Package 1,350    
Floor mats 225    
Bodyside moldings 289 150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299    
Premium Mat Package   185  
Sunroof   850 850
Advanced Technology Package 1,202    
Floor mats 140    
Bodyside moldings 199 132  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225    
Premium Mat Package   163  
Sunroof   748 748
Options (change) 2,163 1,185 850
Options (change) 1,766 1,043 748
Destination 895 760 760
Total Price $32,743 $27,330 $28,775
Total Invoice $30,295 $25,918 $27,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28
Model Year201820112011
ModelPriusMalibuMalibu
TrimFour2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine95hp I4 H169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$32,743$27,330$28,775
Adjustments for Features-4,7000-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,043$27,330$27,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$320
Total Invoice$30,295$25,918$27,314
Adjustments for Features-4,3490-1,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,946$25,918$26,246
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$328

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820112011
ModelPriusMalibuMalibu
TrimFour2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear  $125
Universal garage door opener$100  
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  
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$8,375$3,675$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$0$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3490-1,068

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,076 lb.3,416 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 Four

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

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