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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,265

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,776

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimMaxx LTZBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,465 $24,065
Base Invoice $22,175 $23,102
Satellite radio 325  
Engine-block heater 50 75
Sunroof 800 900
Leather Group   4,235
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   995
Cargo net   60
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Satellite radio 270  
Engine-block heater 42 68
Sunroof 664 819
Leather Group   4,066
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   905
Cargo net   55
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 1,175 6,660
Options (change) 976 6,272
Destination 625 925
Total Price $25,265 $31,650
Total Invoice $23,776 $30,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,220
Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimMaxx LTZBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine201hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/55-18
Total Price$25,265$31,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,265$28,200
Total Invoice$23,776$30,299
Adjustments for Features0-3,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,776$26,996

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimMaxx LTZBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 
Total Value of Features$2,025$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,303

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062016
ModelMalibuEncore
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in100.6 in
Length187.8 in168.4 in
Width69.8 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.0 ft348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested172558%
Total Not Requested122542%

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