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Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,564

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $2,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,079

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $3,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,200 $23,915
Base Invoice $23,232 $22,600
Leather Group 2,510  
Sunroof 800 800
Satellite radio   199
Leather Group 2,410  
Sunroof 704 664
Satellite radio   165
Options (change) 3,310 999
Options (change) 3,114 829
Destination 750 650
Total Price $28,260 $25,564
Total Invoice $27,096 $24,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131
Model Year20132007
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4217hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$28,260$25,564
Adjustments for Features-3,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,250$25,564
Total Invoice$27,096$24,079
Adjustments for Features-2,8860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,210$24,079

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132007
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,425$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8860

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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132007
ModelEncoreMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in112.3 in
Length168.4 in187.8 in
Width69.9 in69.8 in
Height65.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft341.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested172565%
Total Not Requested92535%

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