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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: $7,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212013
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,500 $24,200
Driver Confidence Package 1,195  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
Cargo net 65  
Navigation system   795
Premium Group   3,990
Sunroof   800
Driver Confidence Package 1,087  
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
Cargo net 59  
Navigation system   700
Premium Group   3,830
Sunroof   704
Options (change) 3,530 5,585
Options (change) 3,212 5,234
Destination 995 750
Total Price $38,025 $30,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price: Buick Encore
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,090
Model Year20212013
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/55-18
Total Price$38,025$30,535
Adjustments for Features-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$30,535

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20212013
ModelMalibuEncore
TrimPremierBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Total Value of Features$5,005$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-810

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20212013
ModelMalibuEncore
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in100.6 in
Length194.2 in168.4 in
Width73.0 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,127 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.7 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 Legroom41.5 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.748.4 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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested80045%
Total Not Requested97555%
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
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 alert200Yes
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Fog lights125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested330583%
Total Not Requested67517%

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