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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: $33,420

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,017

Buick Encore   
Difference: $780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelEncoreMalibuMalibu
TrimBasePremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $23,390 $29,736 $26,760
Premium Group 6,100    
Navigation system 495   495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Sunroof 900    
Driver Confidence Package   1,195 1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Cargo net   60 60
Convenience and Technology Package     995
Leather Package     1,395
Cargo mat     60
Door sill trim plates     85
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
Premium Group 5,856    
Navigation system 450   450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Engine-block heater 91 91 91
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127
Sunroof 819    
Driver Confidence Package   1,087 1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Cargo net   55 55
Convenience and Technology Package     905
Leather Package     1,269
Cargo mat     55
Door sill trim plates     77
Panoramic sunroof     1,046
Options (change) 8,130 3,765 5,675
Options (change) 7,702 3,426 5,162
Destination 925 875 875
Total Price $33,420 $35,615 $34,425
Total Invoice $32,017 $34,037 $32,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,111
Model Year201720172017
ModelEncoreMalibuMalibu
TrimBasePremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$33,420$35,615$34,425
Adjustments for Features-345-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,075$34,790$34,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$32,017$34,037$32,797
Adjustments for Features-331-7880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,686$33,249$32,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$452$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720172017
ModelEncoreMalibuMalibu
TrimBasePremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Total Value of Features$4,675$5,155$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-331-7880

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172017
ModelEncoreMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in111.4 in
Length168.4 in193.8 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height65.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested360584%
Total Not Requested67516%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

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