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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: $25,265

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,776

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,365 $23,465
Base Invoice $23,390 $22,175
Essence Group 4,700  
Sunroof 900 800
Engine-block heater 100 50
Cargo net 60  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Satellite radio   325
Essence Group 4,512  
Sunroof 819 664
Engine-block heater 91 42
Cargo net 55  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Satellite radio   270
Options (change) 6,155 1,175
Options (change) 5,836 976
Destination 975 625
Total Price $31,495 $25,265
Total Invoice $30,201 $23,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,021
Model Year20182006
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine138hp I4201hp V6
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$31,495$25,265
Adjustments for Features-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,945$25,265
Total Invoice$30,201$23,776
Adjustments for Features-3,4040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,797$23,776

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseMaxx LTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,825$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4040

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182006
ModelEncoreMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in112.3 in
Length168.4 in187.8 in
Width69.9 in69.8 in
Height65.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,459 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in41.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft341.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested182560%
Total Not Requested122540%

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