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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: $30,085

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $7,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,711

Chevrolet Malibu LT   
Difference: $5,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelRidgelineMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimRTLLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,430 $25,125 $30,975 $27,875
Base Invoice $31,187 $24,120 $29,736 $26,760
Navigation system 2,350 495   495
Sun and Wheels Package   1,300 2,270  
Leather Package   1,395   1,395
Convenience and Technology Package   895   895
Panoramic sunroof       1,150
Driver Confidence Package       1,195
Navigation system 2,124 450   450
Sun and Wheels Package   1,183 2,066  
Leather Package   1,269   1,269
Convenience and Technology Package   814   814
Panoramic sunroof       1,047
Driver Confidence Package       1,087
Options (change) 2,350 4,085 2,270 5,130
Options (change) 2,124 3,716 2,066 4,667
Destination 710 875 875 875
Total Price $37,490 $30,085 $34,120 $33,880
Total Invoice $34,021 $28,711 $32,677 $32,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,652
Model Year2010201820182018
ModelRidgelineMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimRTLLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6163hp I4250hp I4122hp I4 H
TransmissionA5T6T9CVT
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)245/60-18245/45-18245/40-19225/55-17
Total Price$37,490$30,085$34,120$33,880
Adjustments for Features-7250-1,090-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,765$30,085$33,030$31,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,945$1,895
Total Invoice$34,021$28,711$32,677$32,302
Adjustments for Features-6580-1,044-1,812
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,363$28,711$31,633$30,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,922$1,779

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2010201820182018
ModelRidgelineMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimRTLLTPremierHybrid
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power sliding rear window$250   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Console with shifter $150$150$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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,405$5,680$6,770$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$1,090$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-6580-1,044-1,812

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102018
ModelRidgelineMalibu
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase122.0 in111.4 in
Length206.8 in193.8 in
Width76.3 in73.0 in
Height70.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume0.015.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45R18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested25040%
Total Not Requested37560%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested1008%
Total Not Requested120092%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested25040%
Total Not Requested37560%

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