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

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Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $2,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelEncoreMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,200 $28,420
Base Invoice $23,232 $26,857
Premium Group 3,990  
Navigation system 795 495
Sunroof 800  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,850
Advanced Safety Package   595
Cargo mat   80
Rear spoiler   400
Premium Group 3,830  
Navigation system 700 450
Sunroof 704  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,684
Advanced Safety Package   541
Cargo mat   73
Rear spoiler   364
Options (change) 5,585 3,420
Options (change) 5,234 3,112
Destination 750 875
Total Price $30,535 $32,715
Total Invoice $29,216 $30,844

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,704
Model Year20132016
ModelEncoreMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4202hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,535$32,715
Adjustments for Features-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,410$32,715
Total Invoice$29,216$30,844
Adjustments for Features-1,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,140$30,844

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20132016
ModelEncoreMalibu Limited
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0760

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu Limited

Model Year20132016
ModelEncoreMalibu Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in107.8 in
Length168.4 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height65.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested283071%
Total Not Requested115029%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Limited LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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