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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave Price Comparison

Chevrolet Malibu vs Buick Enclave Price Comparison:
Chevrolet Malibu vs Buick Enclave Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Malibu vs. Enclave Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Malibu and Enclave will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ's price is $7,515 lower than the Buick Enclave's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Malibu vs. Enclave Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ, the Buick Enclave includes additional features worth $6150. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $6150 adjustment for the Buick Enclave's additional features, the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ is $7,515 less than the Chevrolet Malibu LTZ.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 7,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 7,204
Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuEnclave
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine259hp I4288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18255/60-19
Total Price31,03544,700
Adjustments for Features0-6,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price31,03538,550
Total Invoice29,36542,403
Adjustments for Features0-5,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice29,36536,569

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Invoice Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave

Price Comparison (MSRP): Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Difference: 13,665
Lowest Total Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Difference: 13,038
Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuEnclave
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price28,60036,500
Base Invoice27,02734,675
Engine-block heater7575
3.6L V61,600 
Leather Package 3,900
Sunroof 1,400
AWD 2,000
Engine-block heater 66
3.6L V6 0
Leather Package 3,705
Sunroof 1,232
AWD 1,900
Total options1,6757,375
Total options1,5786,903
Destination760825
Total Price31,03544,700
Total Invoice29,36542,403

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuEnclave
TrimLTZBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $100
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $25
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
USB port$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,625$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,834

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20122012
ModelMalibuEnclave
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.3 in118.9 in
Length191.8 in201.8 in
Width70.3 in79.0 in
Height57.1 in72.2 in
Curb Weight3,645 lb.4,980 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.1 ft318.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		15.167.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.1116.2 ft3

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Option Package Details

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
255/60R19 tires400No
Compact spare tire75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear300No
Rearview camera200No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested157556%
Total Not Requested125044%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Chevrolet Malibu

Price of the Chevrolet Malibu: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Got a really good lease deal. Didn't want to purchase a car at the time.
2010 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I bought my malibu used with 9000 miles. I got a very good price so I am happy with my decision.
2009 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Paid $23,049 for 2LT with sunroof
2009 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Value packed - easily beats the competition on price, and GM incentives plus warranty make it a no brainer.
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 We found this car used with 15,000 miles for about $5,000 less than any other used Malibu available.
2008 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The Malibu is a very quiet and refined car. It has decent handling and offers a lot of features for its price! The dealer incentives, combined with many positive reviews make it in my opinion a car that provides good value for the money.
2007 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I purchased new base model and have paid 2500 less than sticker price (60 month).
2007 4dr Hatch 217-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I bought it used, depreciation is very high so it was very inexpensive considering the features and performance offered. It cost only 50% of list when only 23 months old. Since I intend to keep it for at least three year depreciation is not a concern.
2005 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Great vehicle to have!
2005 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.5L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The price was over 10K less than Camry or Accord and actually had better safety and features.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Buick Enclave

Price of the Buick Enclave: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 price of CX was better than the mid-level Pilot that I was considering while the included features rival the top of the line Pilot.
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Best price relative to similar competitors
Price of the Buick Enclave: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The price seemed a bit high, however, this is a top notch vehicle.
2010 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Far too expensive. We looked at feature to feature and same year and the Enclave was anywhere from 5-10 K more.
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Higher than most
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Price was higher than the van, mostly I believe due to higher demand for crossovers than vans.
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 5 - 7 thousand more then murano

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