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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: $37,890

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $4,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,392

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $4,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimEddie BauerLimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $34,730
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $31,458
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275 275  
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,350
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234 234  
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 2,124
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Options (change) 9,580 7,380 2,350
Options (change) 8,363 6,493 2,124
Destination 815 815 810
Total Price $42,010 $43,745 $37,890
Total Invoice $38,497 $40,209 $34,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,914
Model Year200920092011
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimEddie BauerLimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine292hp V8292hp V8250hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/60-18
Total Price$42,010$43,745$37,890
Adjustments for Features-1,300-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,710$40,945$37,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,497$40,209$34,392
Adjustments for Features-1,191-2,5740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,306$37,635$34,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$329$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year200920092011
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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 rack$300$300 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,365$7,865$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,191-2,5740

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20092011
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?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Honda Ridgeline RTL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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