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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: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $23,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $22,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelEnclaveEnclaveEnclaveMalibu Classic
TrimEssencePremiumAvenirLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,215 $48,015 $53,415 $20,320
Base Invoice $42,004 $45,614 $50,744 $19,304
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,400 1,400   800
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Rear spoiler       175
Remote start       190
Satellite radio       200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359    
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 62
Sunroof 1,274 1,274   664
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Rear spoiler       145
Remote start       158
Satellite radio       166
Options (change) 1,895 1,895 100 2,485
Options (change) 1,724 1,724 91 2,063
Destination 975 975 975 650
Total Price $47,085 $50,885 $54,490 $23,455
Total Invoice $44,703 $48,313 $51,810 $22,017

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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: $13,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,235
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelEnclaveEnclaveEnclaveMalibu Classic
TrimEssencePremiumAvenirLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/65-18255/55-20215/60-16
Total Price$47,085$50,885$54,490$23,455
Adjustments for Features-9,955-12,680-14,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,130$38,205$39,985$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$2,855$0
Total Invoice$44,703$48,313$51,810$22,017
Adjustments for Features-9,451-12,039-13,7920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,252$36,274$38,018$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,022$2,766$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelEnclaveEnclaveEnclaveMalibu Classic
TrimEssencePremiumAvenirLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator $25$25 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information  $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50 
Rear camera mirror  $200 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,005$14,730$16,555$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,955$12,680$14,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,451-12,039-13,7920

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelEnclaveMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in106.3 in
Length204.3 in188.3 in
Width78.8 in69.9 in
Height69.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,359 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.6 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.0 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.6 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Compass0Yes
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested19046%
Total Not Requested22554%

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