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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: $28,675

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,006

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,160 $26,880
Base Invoice $23,194 $25,402
Premium Group 4,805  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 800 800
Rear Power Package   250
Premium Group 4,612  
Engine-block heater 66 62
Sunroof 704 664
Rear Power Package   208
Options (change) 5,680 1,125
Options (change) 5,382 934
Destination 925 670
Total Price $30,765 $28,675
Total Invoice $29,501 $27,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $981
Model Year20142009
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,765$28,675
Adjustments for Features-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,140$28,675
Total Invoice$29,501$27,006
Adjustments for Features-3,4760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,025$27,006

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142009
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,675$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4760

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20142009
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.3,451 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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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested220552%
Total Not Requested207548%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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