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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: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $945

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,095 $24,200
Base Invoice $25,605 $23,232
Rear Power Package 250  
Sunroof 800 800
Premium Group   3,990
Rear Power Package 208  
Sunroof 664 704
Premium Group   3,830
Options (change) 1,050 4,790
Options (change) 872 4,534
Destination 650 750
Total Price $28,795 $29,740
Total Invoice $27,127 $28,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,847
Model Year20082013
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine252hp V6138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-18
Total Price$28,795$29,740
Adjustments for Features0-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,795$26,365
Total Invoice$27,127$28,516
Adjustments for Features0-3,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,127$25,280

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082013
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,075$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,236

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20082013
ModelMalibuEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in100.6 in
Length191.8 in168.4 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,451 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.148.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested220555%
Total Not Requested177545%

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