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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEnclaveEnclaveEnclaveMalibu
TrimEssencePremiumAvenirLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,215 $48,015 $53,415 $28,600
Base Invoice $42,004 $45,614 $50,744 $27,027
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 75
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
3.6L V6       1,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359    
Engine-block heater 91 91 91 66
Sunroof 1,274 1,274    
3.6L V6       1,512
Options (change) 1,895 1,895 100 1,675
Options (change) 1,724 1,724 91 1,578
Destination 975 975 975 760
Total Price $47,085 $50,885 $54,490 $31,035
Total Invoice $44,703 $48,313 $51,810 $29,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,248
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEnclaveEnclaveEnclaveMalibu
TrimEssencePremiumAvenirLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/65-18255/55-20225/50-18
Total Price$47,085$50,885$54,490$31,035
Adjustments for Features-6,415-9,140-10,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,670$41,745$43,525$31,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,075$2,855$0
Total Invoice$44,703$48,313$51,810$29,365
Adjustments for Features-6,090-8,678-10,4260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,613$39,635$41,384$29,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,022$2,771$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelEnclaveEnclaveEnclaveMalibu
TrimEssencePremiumAvenirLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$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 
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 
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 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Rear spoiler$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD player   $125
HD radio $50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system  $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information  $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
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 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
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 
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,805$11,530$13,355$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,415$9,140$10,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,090-8,678-10,4260

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Enclave vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182012
ModelEnclaveMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in112.3 in
Length204.3 in191.8 in
Width78.8 in70.3 in
Height69.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,359 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in37.6 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 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.0 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
97.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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