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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: $33,420

Buick Encore   
Difference: $1,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,017

Buick Encore   
Difference: $780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelMalibuMalibuEncore
TrimPremierHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $30,975 $27,875 $24,365
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,760 $23,390
Driver Confidence Package 1,195 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270    
Engine-block heater 100 100 100
Cargo net 60 60  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 140
Convenience and Technology Package   995  
Navigation system   495 495
Leather Package   1,395  
Door sill trim plates   85  
Cargo mat   60  
Panoramic sunroof   1,150  
Premium Group     6,100
Sunroof     900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     395
Driver Confidence Package 1,087 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066    
Engine-block heater 91 91 91
Cargo net 55 55  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 127
Convenience and Technology Package   905  
Navigation system   450 450
Leather Package   1,269  
Door sill trim plates   77  
Cargo mat   55  
Panoramic sunroof   1,046  
Premium Group     5,856
Sunroof     819
Metallic paint (extra cost)     359
Options (change) 3,765 5,675 8,130
Options (change) 3,426 5,162 7,702
Destination 875 875 925
Total Price $35,615 $34,425 $33,420
Total Invoice $34,037 $32,797 $32,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,111
Model Year201720172017
ModelMalibuMalibuEncore
TrimPremierHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4122hp I4 H138hp I4
TransmissionT9CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/55-17215/55-18
Total Price$35,615$34,425$33,420
Adjustments for Features-8250-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,790$34,425$33,075
Cost Above Minimum$365$0$0
Total Invoice$34,037$32,797$32,017
Adjustments for Features-7880-331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,249$32,797$31,686
Cost Above Minimum$452$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year201720172017
ModelMalibuMalibuEncore
TrimPremierHybridBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Detailed driving style feedback $100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 
Tachometer$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding passenger seat  $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Total Value of Features$5,155$4,330$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0$345
Value of Feature Adjustments-7880-331

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20172017
ModelMalibuEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in100.6 in
Length193.8 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.848.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%

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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested360584%
Total Not Requested67516%

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