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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: $2,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,113

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $3,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumRTLSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970 $35,155 $37,505
Base Invoice $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587 $32,140 $34,283
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570        
Package 202A 3,225          
Navigation system 795   795   2,350  
Rear bumper protector 75 75 75 75    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595 1,595      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542        
Package 202A 3,064          
Navigation system 755   755   2,143  
Rear bumper protector 71 71 71 71    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515 1,515 1,515      
Options (change) 6,260 2,240 2,465 75 2,350 0
Options (change) 5,947 2,128 2,341 71 2,143 0
Destination 945 945 945 945 830 830
Total Price $40,605 $44,485 $46,910 $53,990 $38,335 $38,335
Total Invoice $38,789 $42,515 $44,829 $51,603 $35,113 $35,113

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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: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $748
Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumRTLSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6250hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12160, 7160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$40,605$44,485$46,910$53,990$38,335$38,335
Adjustments for Features-3,065-6,030-6,295-12,54500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,540$38,455$40,615$41,445$38,335$38,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$915$3,075$3,905$0$0
Total Invoice$38,789$42,515$44,829$51,603$35,113$35,113
Adjustments for Features-2,928-5,763-6,016-11,99000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,861$36,752$38,813$39,613$35,113$35,113
Cost Above Minimum$0$891$2,952$3,752$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumRTLSE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic    $900$900
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0  
Adaptive cruise control   $600  
Cruise control$150$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$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$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350  
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
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  
Safety key$5$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags    $350$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  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Dual-action tailgate    $200$200
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Storage compartment(s) in bed    $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175  
Rear air vents    $100$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$75
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential    $150$150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  $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$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear    $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio $50$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25$25  
SD Card slot$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  
USB port$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$25
Compass$0$0$0$0 $0
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150$150
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300  
Door sill trim plates $100    
Heated second row seats $200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$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    
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350$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$9,680$12,645$12,910$19,160$6,615$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$6,030$6,295$12,545$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,928-5,763-6,016-11,99000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20162014
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

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
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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