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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: $29,360

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,383

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,787

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,508

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Model Year20182012
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,685 $28,600
Base Invoice $27,634 $27,027
Advanced Technology Package 1,350  
Floor mats 225  
Bodyside moldings 289  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299  
Advanced Technology Package 1,202  
Floor mats 140  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225  
Options (change) 2,163 0
Options (change) 1,766 0
Destination 895 760
Total Price $32,743 $29,360
Total Invoice $30,295 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $92
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $707
Model Year20182012
ModelPriusMalibu
TrimFourLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine95hp I4 H169hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)54/50 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15225/50-18
Total Price$32,743$29,360
Adjustments for Features-3,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,268$29,360
Total Invoice$30,295$27,787
Adjustments for Features-3,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,080$27,787

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
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 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $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
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Tachometer $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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, 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$7,600$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2150

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
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.3,620 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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