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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: $31,875

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,068

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $1,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelEncoreMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $23,390 $24,443 $26,762
Premium Group 6,100    
Navigation system 495 495 495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Engine-block heater 100 75 75
Sunroof 900 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Advanced Safety Package   890 890
Leather Package   1,250  
Cargo mat   80 80
Rear spoiler   400 400
Premium Group 5,856    
Navigation system 450 436 436
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
All-weather floor mats 127 123 123
Engine-block heater 91 66 66
Sunroof 819 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Advanced Safety Package   783 783
Leather Package   1,100  
Cargo mat   70 70
Rear spoiler   352 352
Options (change) 8,130 5,455 3,930
Options (change) 7,702 4,800 3,458
Destination 925 825 825
Total Price $33,420 $31,875 $33,075
Total Invoice $32,017 $30,068 $31,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $584
Model Year201720152015
ModelEncoreMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$33,420$31,875$33,075
Adjustments for Features-1,4250-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,995$31,875$33,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$32,017$30,068$31,045
Adjustments for Features-1,3650-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,652$30,068$30,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720152015
ModelEncoreMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,850$2,425$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3650-47

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172015
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 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 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 Requested313073%
Total Not Requested115027%

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 warning200Yes
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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