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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: $42,410

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E   
Difference: $6,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,840

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E   
Difference: $7,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimLimitedRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $41,675 $41,470 $42,970
Base Invoice $39,800 $37,900 $39,268
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570    
AWD 2,150    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Rear bumper protector 75    
3.5L V6 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542    
AWD 2,054    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Rear bumper protector 71    
3.5L V6 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Options (change) 6,190 0 0
Options (change) 5,895 0 0
Destination 945 940 940
Total Price $48,810 $42,410 $43,910
Total Invoice $46,640 $38,840 $40,208

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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: $2,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,954
Model Year201720172017
ModelExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimLimitedRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine290hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 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$48,810$42,410$43,910
Adjustments for Features-4,02500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,785$42,410$43,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$46,640$38,840$40,208
Adjustments for Features-3,84600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,794$38,840$40,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,368

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year201720172017
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Power sliding rear window $250$250
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
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  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Dual-action tailgate $200$200
Roof rails$250  
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100$100
Climate Control 
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  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Truck bed audio system $100$100
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25
Digital instruments $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,275$7,250$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,84600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20172017
ModelExplorerRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase112.6 in125.2 in
Length198.3 in210.0 in
Width78.9 in78.6 in
Height70.0 in70.2 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft37.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

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