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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: $28,875

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $865

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,402

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,200 $27,165
Base Invoice $23,232 $25,806
Premium Group 3,990  
Sunroof 800 850
Temporary spare tire   100
Premium Group 3,830  
Sunroof 704 748
Temporary spare tire   88
Options (change) 4,790 950
Options (change) 4,534 836
Destination 750 760
Total Price $29,740 $28,875
Total Invoice $28,516 $27,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,472
Model Year20132011
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$29,740$28,875
Adjustments for Features-3,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,000$28,875
Total Invoice$28,516$27,402
Adjustments for Features-3,5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,930$27,402

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132011
ModelEncoreMalibu
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 
Sunshade, rear $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,140$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5860

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20132011
ModelEncoreMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in112.3 in
Length168.4 in191.8 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height65.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,191 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40No
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 control125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested216554%
Total Not Requested181546%

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