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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: $38,210

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,999

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $1,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimEddie BauerLimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $35,030
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $32,026
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,350
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,143
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 9,585 7,095 2,350
Options (change) 8,366 6,251 2,143
Destination 785 785 830
Total Price $39,615 $40,275 $38,210
Total Invoice $36,424 $37,214 $34,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $473
Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimEddie BauerLimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine292hp V8292hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$39,615$40,275$38,210
Adjustments for Features-1,035-1,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,580$38,990$38,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,424$37,214$34,999
Adjustments for Features-952-1,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,472$36,027$34,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year200820082013
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimEddie BauerLimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Dual-action tailgate  $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,675$5,925$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,035$1,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-952-1,1870

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20082013
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Honda Ridgeline RTL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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