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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: $42,560

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E   
Difference: $4,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,977

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E   
Difference: $4,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimLimitedRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $37,535 $41,620 $43,120
Base Invoice $34,952 $38,037 $39,405
Package 302A 4,305    
AWD 2,000    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Package 302A 3,659    
AWD 1,820    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Options (change) 8,470 0 0
Options (change) 7,319 0 0
Destination 825 940 940
Total Price $46,830 $42,560 $44,060
Total Invoice $43,096 $38,977 $40,345

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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: $1,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,446
Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimLimitedRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12540, 8540, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$46,830$42,560$44,060
Adjustments for Features-2,90500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,925$42,560$44,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$43,096$38,977$40,345
Adjustments for Features-2,67300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,423$38,977$40,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,368

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year201120182018
ModelExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimLimitedRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Dual-action tailgate $200$200
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear defrost$200  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Truck bed audio system $100$100
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25
Digital instruments $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Suggestive steering $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$11,245$8,340$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,67300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorerRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.6 in125.2 in
Length197.1 in210.0 in
Width78.9 in78.6 in
Height70.4 in70.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.7 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft37.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested212553%
Total Not Requested185047%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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