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Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,290

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $15,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,050

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $14,604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelEnclaveMalibu Classic
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,500 $20,320
Base Invoice $34,675 $19,304
Temporary spare tire 100  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Satellite radio   200
Temporary spare tire 88  
Engine-block heater 66 62
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Satellite radio   166
Options (change) 175 1,320
Options (change) 154 1,096
Destination 825 650
Total Price $37,500 $22,290
Total Invoice $35,654 $21,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,956
Model Year20122008
ModelEnclaveMalibu Classic
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18215/60-16
Total Price$37,500$22,290
Adjustments for Features-5,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,560$22,290
Total Invoice$35,654$21,050
Adjustments for Features-5,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,006$21,050

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelEnclaveMalibu Classic
TrimBaseLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,715$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6480

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See a complete comparison of Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20122008
ModelEnclaveMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in106.3 in
Length201.8 in188.3 in
Width79.0 in69.9 in
Height72.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,780 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.9 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		67.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.2 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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