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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: $30,960

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $3,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,299

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $2,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelRidgelineRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTLRTL-TLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,780 $35,930 $28,600
Base Invoice $30,886 $32,847 $27,027
3.6L V6     1,600
3.6L V6     1,512
Options (change) 0 0 1,600
Options (change) 0 0 1,512
Destination 940 940 760
Total Price $34,720 $36,870 $30,960
Total Invoice $31,826 $33,787 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,218
Model Year201720172012
ModelRidgelineRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTLRTL-TLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7225, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18225/50-18
Total Price$34,720$36,870$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,580-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,720$35,290$30,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$31,826$33,787$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,448-691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,826$32,339$28,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$513$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720172012
ModelRidgelineRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTLRTL-TLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Dual-action tailgate$200$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear defrost  $200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD player  $125
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,685$5,265$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580$730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,448-691

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See a complete comparison of Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172012
ModelRidgelineMalibu
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase125.2 in112.3 in
Length210.0 in191.8 in
Width78.6 in70.3 in
Height70.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,242 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume7.3 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

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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