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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: $30,775

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,174

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $4,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720132013
ModelRidgelineMalibuMalibu
TrimRTL-T2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,930 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $32,847 $23,769 $25,859
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175 1,350
Leather Package   1,000  
Forward collision warning   395  
Navigation system   795 795
2.0L I4   1,710 2,335
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034 1,188
Leather Package   880  
Forward collision warning   348  
Navigation system   700 700
2.0L I4   1,633 2,207
Options (change) 0 5,075 4,480
Options (change) 0 4,595 4,095
Destination 940 810 810
Total Price $36,870 $30,775 $32,655
Total Invoice $33,787 $29,174 $30,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,324
Model Year201720132013
ModelRidgelineMalibuMalibu
TrimRTL-T2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$36,870$30,775$32,655
Adjustments for Features0-750-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,870$30,025$31,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,330
Total Invoice$33,787$29,174$30,764
Adjustments for Features0-711-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,787$28,463$29,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,076

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201720132013
ModelRidgelineMalibuMalibu
TrimRTL-T2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200 
Rear side airbags $300$300
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Dual-action tailgate$200  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear defrost $200$200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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  
Suggestive steering$0  
Total Value of Features$3,490$4,240$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-711-1,225

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20172013
ModelRidgelineMalibu
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase125.2 in107.8 in
Length210.0 in191.5 in
Width78.6 in73.0 in
Height70.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,242 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume7.3 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40No
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52550%
Total Not Requested51550%
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%

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?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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