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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: $35,235

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $4,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,754

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $6,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $31,490
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $28,328
Package 202A 3,225        
Navigation system 795   795   2,000
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75 75  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Sunroof         1,150
Package 202A 3,064        
Navigation system 755   755   1,818
All-weather floor mats 71 71 71 71  
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Sunroof         1,013
Options (change) 5,690 1,670 2,465 75 3,150
Options (change) 5,405 1,586 2,341 71 2,831
Destination 945 945 945 945 595
Total Price $40,035 $43,915 $46,910 $53,990 $35,235
Total Invoice $38,247 $41,973 $44,829 $51,603 $31,754

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,801
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6247hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20245/65-17
Total Price$40,035$43,915$46,910$53,990$35,235
Adjustments for Features-3,865-6,580-7,495-13,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,170$37,335$39,415$40,645$35,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,165$3,245$4,475$0
Total Invoice$38,247$41,973$44,829$51,603$31,754
Adjustments for Features-3,692-6,289-7,163-12,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,555$35,684$37,666$38,848$31,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,129$3,111$4,293$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic    $900
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 $350 
Power sliding rear window    $250
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Dual-action tailgate    $200
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Storage compartment(s) in bed    $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential    $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,230$12,945$13,860$19,710$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,865$6,580$7,495$13,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,692-6,289-7,163-12,7550

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorerRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.6 in122.0 in
Length198.3 in206.8 in
Width78.9 in76.3 in
Height70.0 in70.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,504 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested142552%
Total Not Requested130048%

Option Package Details
Honda Ridgeline RTL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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