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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: $31,035

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $16,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,365

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $15,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuEnclaveEnclaveEnclave
TrimLTZEssencePremiumAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $44,215 $48,015 $53,415
Base Invoice $27,027 $42,004 $45,614 $50,744
Engine-block heater 75 100 100 100
3.6L V6 1,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400  
Engine-block heater 66 91 91 91
3.6L V6 1,512      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359  
Sunroof   1,274 1,274  
Options (change) 1,675 1,895 1,895 100
Options (change) 1,578 1,724 1,724 91
Destination 760 975 975 975
Total Price $31,035 $47,085 $50,885 $54,490
Total Invoice $29,365 $44,703 $48,313 $51,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,248
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuEnclaveEnclaveEnclave
TrimLTZEssencePremiumAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/65-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$31,035$47,085$50,885$54,490
Adjustments for Features0-6,415-9,140-10,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$40,670$41,745$43,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075$2,855
Total Invoice$29,365$44,703$48,313$51,810
Adjustments for Features0-6,090-8,678-10,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,365$38,613$39,635$41,384
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,022$2,771

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelMalibuEnclaveEnclaveEnclave
TrimLTZEssencePremiumAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $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
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
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
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
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
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Rear spoiler $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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
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
Fog lights$125   
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
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,390$8,805$11,530$13,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,415$9,140$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,090-8,678-10,426

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20122018
ModelMalibuEnclave
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in120.9 in
Length191.8 in204.3 in
Width70.3 in78.8 in
Height57.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.4,359 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in62.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 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
15.1 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.158.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.197.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Essence

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Premium

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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