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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: $25,755

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $2,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020201220122012
ModelPriusPriusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLELimitedLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,535 $32,500 $23,470 $26,300 $28,600
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350      
Floor mats 225 225      
Bodyside moldings 289 289      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299      
Sunroof     850 1,035  
Power Convenience Package     675    
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202      
Floor mats 140 140      
Bodyside moldings 199 199      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225      
Sunroof     748 911  
Power Convenience Package     594    
Options (change) 2,163 2,163 1,525 1,035 0
Options (change) 1,766 1,766 1,342 911 0
Destination 995 995 760 760 760
Total Price $28,693 $35,658 $25,755 $28,095 $29,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,954
Model Year20202020201220122012
ModelPriusPriusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLELimitedLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$28,693$35,658$25,755$28,095$29,360
Adjustments for Features-3,295-3,1450-1,320-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,398$32,513$25,755$26,775$27,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,115$0$1,020$1,335

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202020201220122012
ModelPriusPriusMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLELimitedLT2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote start  $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40$40 $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  $200
Interior air filter$0$0   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass   $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Heated mirrors$25$25  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver  $10  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated front seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Total Value of Features$6,965$6,815$3,670$4,990$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,295$3,145$0$1,320$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments-317-2440-1,252-2,148

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202012
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.3 in
Length180.0 in191.8 in
Width69.3 in70.3 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,011 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 Legroom42.3 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
27.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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