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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: $30,140

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,487

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelEncoreMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $23,390 $23,769 $25,859
Navigation system 495 795 795
Premium Group 6,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Engine-block heater 100 75 75
Sunroof 900 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,900
Leather Package   1,000  
Forward collision warning   395 395
Navigation system 450 700 700
Premium Group 5,904    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Engine-block heater 91 66 66
Sunroof 819 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,672
Leather Package   880  
Forward collision warning   348 348
Options (change) 8,040 4,440 3,165
Options (change) 7,623 3,908 2,786
Destination 975 810 810
Total Price $33,380 $30,140 $31,340
Total Invoice $31,988 $28,487 $29,455

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,235
Model Year201820132013
ModelEncoreMalibuMalibu
TrimBase2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$33,380$30,140$31,340
Adjustments for Features-2,3650-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,015$30,140$31,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$31,988$28,487$29,455
Adjustments for Features-2,2660-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,722$28,487$29,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$921

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820132013
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  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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
Rear spoiler$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
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$4,540$2,175$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2660-47

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182013
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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See a complete comparison of Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested289065%
Total Not Requested154035%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested59057%
Total Not Requested45043%
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%
Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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