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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: $30,065

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $5,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,421

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $3,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelRidgelineMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimRTLEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,490 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $28,328 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Sunroof 1,150 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 2,000 1,120 795 795
Leather Package   1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package   1,610    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning     395  
Sunroof 1,013 880 880  
Navigation system 1,818 986 700 700
Leather Package   880 880  
Premium Audio Package   1,538    
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning     348  
Options (change) 3,150 4,730 4,365 2,695
Options (change) 2,831 4,284 3,842 2,372
Destination 595 810 810 810
Total Price $35,235 $30,525 $30,065 $30,870
Total Invoice $31,754 $28,954 $28,421 $29,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,829
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelRidgelineMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimRTLEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$35,235$30,525$30,065$30,870
Adjustments for Features0-375-525-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,235$30,150$29,540$30,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$0$1,255
Total Invoice$31,754$28,954$28,421$29,041
Adjustments for Features0-356-496-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,754$28,598$27,925$28,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$673$0$1,045

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelRidgelineMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimRTLEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power sliding rear window$250   
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Dual-action tailgate$200   
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75   
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,740$5,115$5,265$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$525$75
Value of Feature Adjustments0-356-496-71

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062013
ModelRidgelineMalibu
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.0 in107.8 in
Length206.8 in191.5 in
Width76.3 in73.0 in
Height70.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume0.016.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested40018%
Total Not Requested181582%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested94090%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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