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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: $35,760

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $4,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,453

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $4,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $33,090
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $29,976
Package 202A 3,075    
Navigation system 795 795 2,000
All-weather floor mats 75 75  
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 202A 2,614    
Navigation system 676 676 1,807
All-weather floor mats 64 64  
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Options (change) 7,540 4,465 2,000
Options (change) 6,530 3,916 1,807
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $39,885 $42,825 $35,760
Total Invoice $36,834 $39,693 $32,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $341
Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6290hp V6247hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20245/65-17
Total Price$39,885$42,825$35,760
Adjustments for Features-4,375-5,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,510$36,885$35,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$36,834$39,693$32,453
Adjustments for Features-4,040-5,5060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,794$34,187$32,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,393$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year201120112008
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
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 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Dual-action tailgate  $200
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear defrost$200$200 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Total Value of Features$10,055$11,620$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,375$5,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,040-5,5060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.6 in122.0 in
Length197.1 in206.8 in
Width78.9 in76.3 in
Height70.4 in70.3 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,503 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested165051%
Total Not Requested157549%

Option Package Details
Honda Ridgeline RTL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Aux input50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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