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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: $28,950

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,468

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,733

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $27,165
Base Invoice $23,390 $25,806
Essence Group 4,700  
Cargo mat 60  
Sunroof 900 850
Engine-block heater 100 75
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Temporary spare tire   100
Essence Group 4,512  
Cargo mat 55  
Sunroof 819 748
Engine-block heater 91 66
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Temporary spare tire   88
Options (change) 6,155 1,025
Options (change) 5,836 902
Destination 975 760
Total Price $31,495 $28,950
Total Invoice $30,201 $27,468

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $288
Model Year20182011
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4169hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,495$28,950
Adjustments for Features-3,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,345$28,950
Total Invoice$30,201$27,468
Adjustments for Features-3,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,180$27,468

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182011
ModelEncoreMalibu
TrimBaseLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,825$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0210

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182011
ModelEncoreMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.6 in112.3 in
Length168.4 in191.8 in
Width69.9 in70.3 in
Height65.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,238 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		18.8 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		48.4 ft315.1 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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
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 control125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested212570%
Total Not Requested92530%

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