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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: $25,564

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $2,696

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,079

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $3,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimMaxx LTZBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,915 $24,200
Base Invoice $22,600 $23,232
Satellite radio 199  
Sunroof 800 800
Leather Group   2,510
Satellite radio 165  
Sunroof 664 704
Leather Group   2,410
Options (change) 999 3,310
Options (change) 829 3,114
Destination 650 750
Total Price $25,564 $28,260
Total Invoice $24,079 $27,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $131
Model Year20072013
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimMaxx LTZBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine217hp 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$25,564$28,260
Adjustments for Features0-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,564$25,250
Total Invoice$24,079$27,096
Adjustments for Features0-2,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,079$24,210

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20072013
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 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
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 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$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
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,415$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,886

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20072013
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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore specs.

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
Total Requested172565%
Total Not Requested92535%

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