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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: $30,825

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $6,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,260

Chevrolet Malibu 2LT   
Difference: $4,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelRidgelineMalibuMalibu
TrimRTL-T2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,080 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $32,984 $24,443 $26,762
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125 1,300
Leather Package   1,250  
Navigation system   495 495
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990 1,144
Leather Package   1,100  
Navigation system   436 436
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 0 4,405 3,955
Options (change) 0 3,992 3,621
Destination 940 825 825
Total Price $37,020 $30,825 $33,100
Total Invoice $33,924 $29,260 $31,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,091
Model Year201820152015
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$37,020$30,825$33,100
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,020$30,375$31,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,325
Total Invoice$33,924$29,260$31,208
Adjustments for Features0-427-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,924$28,833$29,888
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,055

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820152015
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  
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
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
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
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$3,465$3,915$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-427-1,320

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
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

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@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

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