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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: $29,145

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,396

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuRidgelineRidgeline
TrimLTZRTLRTL-T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $26,880 $33,930 $36,080
Base Invoice $25,402 $31,023 $32,984
3.6L V6 1,595    
3.6L V6 1,324    
Options (change) 1,595 0 0
Options (change) 1,324 0 0
Destination 670 940 940
Total Price $29,145 $34,870 $37,020
Total Invoice $27,396 $31,963 $33,924

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,656
Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuRidgelineRidgeline
TrimLTZRTLRTL-T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine252hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 8200, 7225, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$29,145$34,870$37,020
Adjustments for Features-950-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,050$34,870$35,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$570
Total Invoice$27,396$31,963$33,924
Adjustments for Features-890-1,448
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,307$31,963$32,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$513

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year200920182018
ModelMalibuRidgelineRidgeline
TrimLTZRTLRTL-T
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Dual-action tailgate $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear defrost$200  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0 $0
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
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$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Suggestive steering $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,805$3,710$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$0$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments-890-1,448

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20092018
ModelMalibuRidgeline
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.3 in125.2 in
Length191.8 in210.0 in
Width70.3 in78.6 in
Height57.1 in70.2 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.4,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft37.3 ft3

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