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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: $31,875

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $95

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,068

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $532

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibuEncore
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $25,595 $28,320 $24,065
Base Invoice $24,443 $26,762 $23,102
Electronics and Entertainment Package 1,125 1,850  
Navigation system 495 495 495
Advanced Safety Package 890 890  
Leather Package 1,250    
Rear spoiler 400 400  
Cargo mat 80 80  
Engine-block heater 75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Sunroof 1,000   900
Premium Group     5,370
Electronics and Entertainment Package 990 1,628  
Navigation system 436 436 436
Advanced Safety Package 783 783  
Leather Package 1,100    
Rear spoiler 352 352  
Cargo mat 70 70  
Engine-block heater 66 66 66
All-weather floor mats 123 123 123
Sunroof 880   792
Premium Group     5,156
Options (change) 5,455 3,930 6,980
Options (change) 4,800 3,458 6,573
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $31,875 $33,075 $31,970
Total Invoice $30,068 $31,045 $30,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $976
Model Year201520152015
ModelMalibuMalibuEncore
Trim2LTLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine196hp I4196hp 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)235/50-18215/60-16215/55-18
Total Price$31,875$33,075$31,970
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,875$33,025$30,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0
Total Invoice$30,068$31,045$30,600
Adjustments for Features0-47-1,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,068$30,998$29,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$930$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201520152015
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$2,075$2,125$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-1,508

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20152015
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 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%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 mat40Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested313073%
Total Not Requested115027%

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