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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: $33,520

Buick Encore   
Difference: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,115

Buick Encore   
Difference: $596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelEncoreMalibuMalibu
TrimBasePremierHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $23,390 $29,736 $26,760
Navigation system 495   495
Premium Group 6,150    
Sunroof 900    
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270  
Driver Confidence Package   1,195 1,195
Cargo net   65 65
Convenience and Technology Package     895
Panoramic sunroof     1,150
Leather Package     1,395
Cargo mat     60
Door sill trim plates     85
Navigation system 450   450
Premium Group 5,904    
Sunroof 819    
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127
Engine-block heater 91 91 91
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066  
Driver Confidence Package   1,087 1,087
Cargo net   59 59
Convenience and Technology Package     814
Panoramic sunroof     1,047
Leather Package     1,269
Cargo mat     55
Door sill trim plates     77
Options (change) 8,180 3,770 5,580
Options (change) 7,750 3,430 5,076
Destination 975 875 875
Total Price $33,520 $35,620 $34,330
Total Invoice $32,115 $34,041 $32,711

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,070
Model Year201820182018
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$33,520$35,620$34,330
Adjustments for Features-495-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,025$34,795$34,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0
Total Invoice$32,115$34,041$32,711
Adjustments for Features-474-7880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,641$33,253$32,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$542$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182018
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
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 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
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$4,725$5,055$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$495$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-474-7880

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
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.15.8 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 warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested370584%
Total Not Requested72516%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, 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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