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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: $35,465

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,024

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072011
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimEddie BauerLimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $34,730
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $31,458
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 225 225  
Luxury Package 1,450    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 195 195  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,350
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 192 192  
Luxury Package 1,232    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Satellite radio 166 166  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,124
Options (change) 6,360 4,910 2,350
Options (change) 5,499 4,267 2,124
Destination 735 735 810
Total Price $35,465 $36,760 $37,890
Total Invoice $33,024 $34,363 $34,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $469
Model Year200720072011
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimEddie BauerLimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine292hp V8292hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/60-18
Total Price$35,465$36,760$37,890
Adjustments for Features0-250-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$36,510$36,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0
Total Invoice$33,024$34,363$34,392
Adjustments for Features0-234-899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,024$34,129$33,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,105$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year200720072011
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimEddie BauerLimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power sliding rear window  $250
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Dual-action tailgate  $200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Running boards$350$350 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,550$3,800$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234-899

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20072011
ModelExplorerRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase113.7 in122.0 in
Length193.4 in206.8 in
Width73.7 in76.3 in
Height72.8 in70.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.4 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 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
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%

Option Package Details
Honda Ridgeline RTL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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