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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: $25,614

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $5,881

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,121

Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LTZ   
Difference: $6,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimMaxx LTZBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,915 $24,365
Base Invoice $22,600 $23,390
Satellite radio 199  
Engine-block heater 50 100
Sunroof 800 900
Essence Group   4,700
Cargo net   60
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Satellite radio 165  
Engine-block heater 42 91
Sunroof 664 819
Essence Group   4,512
Cargo net   55
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 1,049 6,155
Options (change) 871 5,836
Destination 650 975
Total Price $25,614 $31,495
Total Invoice $24,121 $30,201

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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: $2,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,676
Model Year20072018
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$25,614$31,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,614$27,945
Total Invoice$24,121$30,201
Adjustments for Features0-3,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,121$26,797

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20072018
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
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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,275$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,404

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20072018
ModelMalibuEncore
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in100.6 in
Length187.8 in168.4 in
Width69.8 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,459 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.14.0 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 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.8 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

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested182560%
Total Not Requested122540%

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