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Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,290

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,674

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelRidgelineMalibuMalibu
TrimRTL2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,930 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $31,935 $24,443 $26,762
Navigation system 2,350 495 495
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,850
Sunroof   1,000  
Navigation system 2,143 436 436
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,628
Sunroof   880  
Options (change) 2,350 3,870 2,345
Options (change) 2,143 3,406 2,064
Destination 830 825 825
Total Price $38,110 $30,290 $31,490
Total Invoice $34,908 $28,674 $29,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,625
Model Year201220152015
ModelRidgelineMalibuMalibu
TrimRTL2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp V6196hp I4196hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$38,110$30,290$31,490
Adjustments for Features-6650-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,445$30,290$31,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$34,908$28,674$29,651
Adjustments for Features-6090-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,299$28,674$29,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201220152015
ModelRidgelineMalibuMalibu
TrimRTL2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window$250  
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Console with shifter $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
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,305$4,640$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments-6090-47

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20122015
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 2LT

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 camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested64062%

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 camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested37522%

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