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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: $28,783

Toyota Prius LE   
Difference: $5,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212017
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimLELimitedHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,735 $32,650 $27,875
Floor mats 225 225  
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350  
Cargo net 49 49 60
All-weather floor mats 100 100 140
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299 395
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Convenience and Technology Package     995
Cargo mat     60
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
Navigation system     495
Leather Package     1,395
Floor mats 140 140  
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202  
Cargo net 35 35 55
All-weather floor mats 60 60 127
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225 359
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Convenience and Technology Package     905
Cargo mat     55
Panoramic sunroof     1,046
Navigation system     450
Leather Package     1,269
Options (change) 2,023 2,023 5,885
Options (change) 1,662 1,662 5,353
Destination 1,025 1,025 875
Total Price $28,783 $35,698 $34,635

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,858
Model Year202120212017
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimLELimitedHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)58/53 MPG58/53 MPG49/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,783$35,698$34,635
Adjustments for Features-1500-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,633$35,698$31,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,065$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year202120212017
ModelPriusPriusMalibu
TrimLELimitedHybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,000$4,850$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-3,457

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20212017
ModelPriusMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length180.0 in193.8 in
Width69.3 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft315.8 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 Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105059%
Total Not Requested72541%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested625100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

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