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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: $24,310

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $4,662

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212009200920092009
ModelPriusPriusMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLELimitedLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,735 $32,650 $22,505 $24,705 $26,880 $25,555
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350        
Floor mats 225 225        
Bodyside moldings 289 289 150 150   150
Cargo net 49 49        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299        
Premium Mat Package     185 185    
Sunroof     800 800 800 800
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202        
Floor mats 140 140        
Bodyside moldings 199 199 125 125   125
Cargo net 35 35        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225        
Premium Mat Package     154 154    
Sunroof     664 664 664 664
Options (change) 2,212 2,212 1,135 1,135 800 950
Options (change) 1,801 1,801 943 943 664 789
Destination 1,025 1,025 670 670 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $28,972 $35,887 $24,310 $26,510 $28,350 $25,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,381
Model Year202120212009200920092009
ModelPriusPriusMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLELimitedLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H169hp I4169hp I4169hp I4164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTA4T6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17215/55-17215/55-17225/50-18215/55-17
Total Price$28,972$35,887$24,310$26,510$28,350$25,875
Adjustments for Features-4,530-4,3800-2,330-3,730-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,442$31,507$24,310$24,180$24,620$25,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,065$130$0$440$1,225

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year202120212009200920092009
ModelPriusPriusMalibuMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimLELimitedLT2LTLTZHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
4-speed automatic  $800  $800
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote start   $150$150 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100 
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$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125
Satellite radio  $200$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$225
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$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$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Visor mirror, driver  $10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Door sill trim plates  $100$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    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Power recliner, driver seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $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$350
Chrome-clad steel wheels  $0   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,330$7,180$2,800$5,130$6,530$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,530$4,380$0$2,330$3,730$470
Value of Feature Adjustments-442-3450-2,194-3,518-442

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20212009
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.3,451 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

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%

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