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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,905

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,214

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimEddie BauerLimitedRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $41,470 $42,970
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $37,900 $39,268
Luxury Package 1,700      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 150 150    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Sunroof 850 850    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 128 128    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Sunroof 723 723    
Options (change) 7,060 5,360 0 0
Options (change) 6,051 4,606 0 0
Destination 645 645 940 940
Total Price $37,905 $38,520 $42,410 $43,910
Total Invoice $34,214 $34,829 $38,840 $40,208

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,258
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimEddie BauerLimitedRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine292hp V8292hp V8280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7540, 8540, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$37,905$38,520$42,410$43,910
Adjustments for Features00-6,425-6,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,905$38,520$35,985$37,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,500
Total Invoice$34,214$34,829$38,840$40,208
Adjustments for Features00-5,884-5,883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,214$34,829$32,956$34,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,369

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimEddie BauerLimitedRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power sliding rear window  $250$250
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Terrain selector  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Dual-action tailgate  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear defrost$200$200  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25
Truck bed audio system  $100$100
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Digital instruments  $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,700$3,700$10,125$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,425$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,884-5,883

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase113.7 in125.2 in
Length193.4 in210.0 in
Width73.7 in78.6 in
Height72.8 in70.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft37.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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