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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: $31,075

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,344

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $2,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201420142014
ModelEncoreMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $25,945 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $23,390 $24,777 $24,176 $26,262
Premium Group 6,100      
Navigation system 495 1,120 795 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
Engine-block heater 100   75 75
Sunroof 900 1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,175 1,900
Advanced Safety Package   890 890 890
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Group 5,856      
Navigation system 450 986 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
Engine-block heater 91   66 66
Sunroof 819 880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,034 1,672
Advanced Safety Package   783 783 783
Leather Package   880 880  
Options (change) 7,990 5,185 4,935 3,660
Options (change) 7,575 4,563 4,343 3,221
Destination 925 825 825 825
Total Price $33,280 $31,955 $31,075 $32,275
Total Invoice $31,890 $30,165 $29,344 $30,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $879
Model Year2017201420142014
ModelEncoreMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,280$31,955$31,075$32,275
Adjustments for Features-1,740-400-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,540$31,915$31,075$32,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$840$0$1,150
Total Invoice$31,890$30,165$29,344$30,308
Adjustments for Features-1,667-380-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,223$30,127$29,344$30,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$783$0$917

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2017201420142014
ModelEncoreMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimBaseECO2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Engine-block heater$35 $35$35
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding passenger seat$150   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,350$2,650$2,610$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$40$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,667-380-47

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172014
ModelEncoreMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in107.8 in
Length168.4 in191.5 in
Width69.9 in73.0 in
Height65.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
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 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 control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested309072%
Total Not Requested119028%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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