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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: $30,470

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,806

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTLLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,180 $27,165
Base Invoice $30,961 $25,806
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 0 2,545
Options (change) 0 2,240
Destination 670 760
Total Price $34,850 $30,470
Total Invoice $31,631 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,042
Model Year20092011
ModelRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTLLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,850$30,470
Adjustments for Features-1,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,885$30,470
Total Invoice$31,631$28,806
Adjustments for Features-1,7830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,848$28,806

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092011
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
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
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$5,355$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7830

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092011
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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