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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: $29,945

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,060

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTLLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,940 $26,880
Base Invoice $29,661 $25,402
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 0 2,395
Options (change) 0 1,988
Destination 595 670
Total Price $33,535 $29,945
Total Invoice $30,256 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,217
Model Year20072009
ModelRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTLLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17225/50-18
Total Price$33,535$29,945
Adjustments for Features-1,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,450$29,945
Total Invoice$30,256$28,060
Adjustments for Features-9790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,277$28,060

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072009
ModelRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTLLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
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
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
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
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$4,815$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9790

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20072009
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.3,680 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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