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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,065 $28,600
Base Invoice $23,102 $27,027
Leather Group 4,235  
Cargo mat 60  
Sunroof 900  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Leather Group 4,066  
Cargo mat 55  
Sunroof 819  
Engine-block heater 68 66
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Options (change) 5,665 75
Options (change) 5,367 66
Destination 925 760
Total Price $30,655 $29,435
Total Invoice $29,394 $27,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,575
Model Year20162012
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,655$29,435
Adjustments for Features-3,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,405$29,435
Total Invoice$29,394$27,853
Adjustments for Features-3,1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,278$27,853

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
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 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
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$4,525$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1160

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
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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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 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 Requested212572%
Total Not Requested82528%

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