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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: $28,795

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,127

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTLLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,180 $27,095
Base Invoice $30,961 $25,605
Rear Power Package   250
Sunroof   800
Rear Power Package   208
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 0 1,050
Options (change) 0 872
Destination 670 650
Total Price $34,850 $28,795
Total Invoice $31,631 $27,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,052
Model Year20092008
ModelRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTLLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,850$28,795
Adjustments for Features-1,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,250$28,795
Total Invoice$31,631$27,127
Adjustments for Features-1,4520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,179$27,127

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
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
Sunshade, rear $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
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 
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 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
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$5,030$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4520

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092008
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

Rear Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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