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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.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,850

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $5,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,611

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $3,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTL-TPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,080 $30,975
Base Invoice $32,984 $29,736
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 940 875
Total Price $37,020 $31,850
Total Invoice $33,924 $30,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,495
Model Year20182018
ModelRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTL-TPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionA6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/45-18
Total Price$37,020$31,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,020$30,620
Total Invoice$33,924$30,611
Adjustments for Features0-1,182
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,924$29,429

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelRidgelineMalibu
TrimRTL-TPremier
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Dual-action tailgate$200 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear defrost $200
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$3,315$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,182

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
ModelRidgelineMalibu
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase125.2 in111.4 in
Length210.0 in193.8 in
Width78.6 in73.0 in
Height70.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,242 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume7.3 ft315.8 ft3

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