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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Ridgeline Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Ridgeline Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuRidgeline
TrimLTZRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $26,880 $33,090
Base Invoice $25,402 $29,976
Sunroof 800  
3.6L V6 1,595  
Sunroof 664  
3.6L V6 1,324  
Options (change) 2,395 0
Options (change) 1,988 0
Destination 670 670
Total Price $29,945 $33,760
Total Invoice $28,060 $30,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,792
Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuRidgeline
TrimLTZRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine252hp V6247hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/65-17
Total Price$29,945$33,760
Adjustments for Features0-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$32,885
Total Invoice$28,060$30,646
Adjustments for Features0-794
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,060$29,852

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuRidgeline
TrimLTZRTL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window $250
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Dual-action tailgate $200
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost$200 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,980$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-794

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20092008
ModelMalibuRidgeline
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.3 in122.0 in
Length191.8 in206.8 in
Width70.3 in76.3 in
Height57.1 in70.3 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft30.0 ft3

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