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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: $30,535

Buick Encore   
Difference: $465

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,216

Buick Encore   
Difference: $62

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEncore
TrimECO2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,945 $25,315 $27,790 $24,200
Base Invoice $24,777 $24,176 $26,262 $23,232
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,175 1,175 1,900  
Leather Package 1,000 1,000    
Advanced Safety Package 890 890 890  
Navigation system 1,120 795 795 795
Sunroof 1,000 1,000   800
Premium Group       3,990
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,034 1,034 1,672  
Leather Package 880 880    
Advanced Safety Package 783 783 783  
Navigation system 986 700 700 700
Sunroof 880 880   704
Premium Group       3,830
Options (change) 5,185 4,860 3,585 5,585
Options (change) 4,563 4,277 3,155 5,234
Destination 825 825 825 750
Total Price $31,955 $31,000 $32,200 $30,535
Total Invoice $30,165 $29,278 $30,242 $29,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,488
Model Year2014201420142013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEncore
TrimECO2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine182hp I4 H196hp I4196hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/50-18215/60-16215/55-18
Total Price$31,955$31,000$32,200$30,535
Adjustments for Features-750-50-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,880$31,000$32,150$29,045
Cost Above Minimum$880$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$30,165$29,278$30,242$29,216
Adjustments for Features-710-47-1,426
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,094$29,278$30,195$27,790
Cost Above Minimum$816$0$917$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year2014201420142013
ModelMalibuMalibuMalibuEncore
TrimECO2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel   $100
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Rear spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat   $150
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,625$2,550$2,600$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$50$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments-710-47-1,426

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20142013
ModelMalibuEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.8 in100.6 in
Length191.5 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.6 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.7 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 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.3 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.7 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 ECO

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested49047%
Total Not Requested55053%
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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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 warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested279070%
Total Not Requested119030%

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