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

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Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,017

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelEncoreEncoreMalibu Classic
TrimBaseSport TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $25,565 $20,320
Base Invoice $23,390 $24,542 $19,304
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Engine-block heater 100 100 75
Sunroof 900 900 800
Preferred II Group 2,500    
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 62
Sunroof 819 819 664
Preferred II Group 2,400    
Front Seating Package     374
Luxury and Convenience Package     494
Rear spoiler     145
Remote start     158
Satellite radio     166
Options (change) 3,895 1,395 2,485
Options (change) 3,669 1,269 2,063
Destination 925 925 650
Total Price $29,185 $27,885 $23,455
Total Invoice $27,984 $26,736 $22,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $908
Model Year201720172008
ModelEncoreEncoreMalibu Classic
TrimBaseSport TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,185$27,885$23,455
Adjustments for Features-4,850-3,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,335$23,910$23,455
Cost Above Minimum$425$0$0
Total Invoice$27,984$26,736$22,017
Adjustments for Features-4,650-3,8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,334$22,925$22,017
Cost Above Minimum$409$0$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year201720172008
ModelEncoreEncoreMalibu Classic
TrimBaseSport TouringLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Front side airbags$350$350 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels  $100
Total Value of Features$6,525$5,650$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$3,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,650-3,8110

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20172008
ModelEncoreMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in106.3 in
Length168.4 in188.3 in
Width69.9 in69.9 in
Height65.3 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested42537%
Total Not Requested72563%

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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