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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: $29,435

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $915

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $23,200
Base Invoice $27,027 $23,130
Engine-block heater 75 100
Essence Group   4,700
Sunroof   900
Cargo mat   60
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Engine-block heater 66 91
Essence Group   4,512
Sunroof   819
Cargo mat   55
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Options (change) 75 6,155
Options (change) 66 5,836
Destination 760 995
Total Price $29,435 $30,350
Total Invoice $27,853 $29,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,051
Model Year20122019
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$29,435$30,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,435$27,150
Total Invoice$27,853$29,961
Adjustments for Features0-3,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,853$26,802

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122019
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
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
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Total Value of Features$1,625$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,159

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20122019
ModelMalibuEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in100.6 in
Length191.8 in168.4 in
Width70.3 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,416 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.0 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 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 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

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested212570%
Total Not Requested92530%

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