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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: $35,055

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,653

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelExplorerRidgelineRidgelineRidgeline
TrimXLTRTL-TRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $29,280 $35,930 $41,470 $42,970
Base Invoice $27,404 $32,847 $37,900 $39,268
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 275      
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
4.6L V8 1,310      
Remote start 385      
AWD 2,320 1,800    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg. 234      
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
4.6L V8 1,192      
Remote start 327      
AWD 2,112 1,642    
Options (change) 4,960 1,800 0 0
Options (change) 4,434 1,642 0 0
Destination 815 940 940 940
Total Price $35,055 $38,670 $42,410 $43,910
Total Invoice $32,653 $35,429 $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: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,845
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelExplorerRidgelineRidgelineRidgeline
TrimXLTRTL-TRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine292hp V8280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4225, 7540, 8540, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/60-18245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$35,055$38,670$42,410$43,910
Adjustments for Features0-3,745-8,770-8,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,055$34,925$33,640$35,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,285$0$1,500
Total Invoice$32,653$35,429$38,840$40,208
Adjustments for Features0-3,431-8,032-8,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,653$31,998$30,808$32,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0$1,369

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year2010201720172017
ModelExplorerRidgelineRidgelineRidgeline
TrimXLTRTL-TRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power sliding rear window  $250$250
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key$5   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Dual-action tailgate $200$200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear defrost$200   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system $600$600$600
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Truck bed audio system  $100$100
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350 
Suggestive steering $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$4,905$8,650$13,675$13,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,745$8,770$8,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,431-8,032-8,031

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20102017
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 Weight4,706 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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Honda Ridgeline RTL-T

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Transmission cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Active rear differential500No
Terrain selector200No
Heated mirrors25No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested72574%

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