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Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,220

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $13,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,768

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $12,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelEnclaveMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,500 $30,975
Base Invoice $34,675 $29,736
Premium Package 7,265  
Navigation system 1,890  
Engine-block heater 75 100
Sunroof 1,400  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Premium Package 6,902  
Navigation system 1,663  
Engine-block heater 66 91
Sunroof 1,232  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 10,630 2,370
Options (change) 9,863 2,157
Destination 825 875
Total Price $47,955 $34,220
Total Invoice $45,363 $32,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,762
Model Year20122018
ModelEnclaveMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19245/40-19
Total Price$47,955$34,220
Adjustments for Features-2,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,960$34,220
Total Invoice$45,363$32,768
Adjustments for Features-2,8330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,530$32,768

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelEnclaveMalibu
TrimBasePremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$8,250$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8330

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122018
ModelEnclaveMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase118.9 in111.4 in
Length201.8 in193.8 in
Width79.0 in73.0 in
Height72.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,780 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.1 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 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
67.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
USB port25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
255/60R19 tires400No
Rearview camera200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested237557%
Total Not Requested182543%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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