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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: $30,140

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,487

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelMalibuMalibuEncore
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,890 $27,365 $24,365
Base Invoice $23,769 $25,859 $23,390
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,900  
Navigation system 795 795 495
Leather Package 1,000    
Forward collision warning 395 395  
Engine-block heater 75 75 100
Sunroof 1,000   900
Premium Group     6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,672  
Navigation system 700 700 450
Leather Package 880    
Forward collision warning 348 348  
Engine-block heater 66 66 91
Sunroof 880   819
Premium Group     5,904
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 4,440 3,165 8,040
Options (change) 3,908 2,786 7,623
Destination 810 810 975
Total Price $30,140 $31,340 $33,380
Total Invoice $28,487 $29,455 $31,988

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,235
Model Year201320132018
ModelMalibuMalibuEncore
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine197hp I4197hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/55-18
Total Price$30,140$31,340$33,380
Adjustments for Features0-50-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,140$31,290$31,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$28,487$29,455$31,988
Adjustments for Features0-47-2,266
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,487$29,408$29,722
Cost Above Minimum$0$921$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201320132018
ModelMalibuMalibuEncore
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,225$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-2,266

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20132018
ModelMalibuEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in100.6 in
Length191.5 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.348.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested59057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130084%
Total Not Requested25016%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested289065%
Total Not Requested154035%

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