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Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,370

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,718

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $1,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTLLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,490 $27,165
Base Invoice $28,328 $25,806
Sunroof 1,150 850
3.6L V6   1,595
Sunroof 1,013 748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 1,150 2,445
Options (change) 1,013 2,152
Destination 595 760
Total Price $33,235 $30,370
Total Invoice $29,936 $28,718

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25
Model Year20062011
ModelRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTLLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,235$30,370
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,910$30,370
Total Invoice$29,936$28,718
Adjustments for Features-1,1930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,743$28,718

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
ModelRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTLLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power sliding rear window$250 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,140$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1930

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062011
ModelRidgelineMalibu
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.0 in112.3 in
Length206.8 in191.8 in
Width76.3 in70.3 in
Height70.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume0.015.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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