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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,760

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $21,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,187

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS   
Difference: $20,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMalibuEnclaveEnclaveEnclave
TrimMaxx SSEssencePremiumAvenir
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,265 $44,215 $48,015 $53,415
Base Invoice $21,986 $42,004 $45,614 $50,744
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695      
Engine-block heater 50 100 100 100
Satellite radio 325      
Sunroof 800 1,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395  
Cargo net   65 65 65
Experience Buick Package     3,250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577      
Engine-block heater 42 91 91 91
Satellite radio 293      
Sunroof 664 1,274    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359  
Cargo net   59 59 59
Experience Buick Package     2,958  
Options (change) 1,870 1,960 3,810 165
Options (change) 1,576 1,783 3,467 150
Destination 625 975 975 975
Total Price $25,760 $47,150 $52,800 $54,555
Total Invoice $24,187 $44,762 $50,056 $51,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,222
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMalibuEnclaveEnclaveEnclave
TrimMaxx SSEssencePremiumAvenir
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT4T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$25,760$47,150$52,800$54,555
Adjustments for Features0-7,745-10,870-12,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,760$39,405$41,930$42,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$2,855
Total Invoice$24,187$44,762$50,056$51,869
Adjustments for Features0-7,353-10,305-11,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,187$37,409$39,751$40,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,342$2,770

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMalibuEnclaveEnclaveEnclave
TrimMaxx SSEssencePremiumAvenir
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100   
Class III trailer hitch  $250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
Rear seat audio controls$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Rear camera mirror   $200
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,210$10,955$14,080$15,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,745$10,870$12,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,353-10,305-11,690

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20062018
ModelMalibuEnclave
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in120.9 in
Length187.8 in204.3 in
Width69.8 in78.8 in
Height58.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,476 lb.4,359 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in62.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.858.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft397.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Essence

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Premium

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
255/55HR20 tires400No
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%

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