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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: $28,675

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,006

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,880 $24,065
Base Invoice $25,402 $23,102
Rear Power Package 250  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 800 900
Leather Group   3,885
Cargo mat   60
Cargo net   60
Rear Power Package 208  
Engine-block heater 62 66
Sunroof 664 792
Leather Group   3,730
Cargo mat   53
Cargo net   53
Options (change) 1,125 4,980
Options (change) 934 4,694
Destination 670 925
Total Price $28,675 $29,970
Total Invoice $27,006 $28,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $968
Model Year20092015
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-18
Total Price$28,675$29,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,675$27,170
Total Invoice$27,006$28,721
Adjustments for Features0-2,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,006$26,038

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092015
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
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Trip computer $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,975$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,683

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20092015
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

Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested212572%
Total Not Requested82528%

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