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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: $28,700

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,229

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,955 $24,065
Base Invoice $25,607 $23,102
Temporary spare tire 100  
Engine-block heater 75 75
Sunroof 850 900
Leather Group   3,885
Cargo mat   60
Temporary spare tire 88  
Engine-block heater 66 66
Sunroof 748 792
Leather Group   3,730
Cargo mat   53
Options (change) 1,025 4,920
Options (change) 902 4,641
Destination 720 925
Total Price $28,700 $29,910
Total Invoice $27,229 $28,668

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,365
Model Year20102015
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine169hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/55-18
Total Price$28,700$29,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,700$26,985
Total Invoice$27,229$28,668
Adjustments for Features0-2,804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,229$25,864

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20102015
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $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
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$1,600$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,804

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20102015
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
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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