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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: $38,335

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $2,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $2,141

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedRTLSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $35,155 $37,505
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $32,140 $34,283
Package 202A 3,075      
Trailer Tow Package 570 570    
Navigation system 795 795 2,350  
AWD 2,000 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Package 202A 2,614      
Trailer Tow Package 484 484    
Navigation system 676 676 2,143  
AWD 1,820 1,820    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Options (change) 8,035 4,960 2,350 0
Options (change) 6,950 4,336 2,143 0
Destination 825 825 830 830
Total Price $40,380 $43,320 $38,335 $38,335
Total Invoice $37,254 $40,113 $35,113 $35,113

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,157
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedRTLSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6290hp V6250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12160, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$40,380$43,320$38,335$38,335
Adjustments for Features-3,575-5,14000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,805$38,180$38,335$38,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$0
Total Invoice$37,254$40,113$35,113$35,113
Adjustments for Features-3,298-4,75900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,956$35,354$35,113$35,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,398$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelExplorerExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedRTLSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power sliding rear window  $250$250
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key $250  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$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$150
Dual-action tailgate  $200$200
Roof rails$250$250  
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$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$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential  $150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio $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$25
Compass   $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$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  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,705$11,270$6,130$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$5,140$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,298-4,75900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20112014
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 camera200Yes
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 link100Yes
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 Requested195060%
Total Not Requested127540%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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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