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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: $6,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,840

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E   
Difference: $7,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimLimitedRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $42,090 $41,470 $42,970
Base Invoice $40,196 $37,900 $39,268
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570    
AWD 2,150    
Safe and Smart Package 1,295    
3.5L V6 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542    
AWD 2,054    
Safe and Smart Package 1,230    
3.5L V6 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Options (change) 5,710 0 0
Options (change) 5,436 0 0
Destination 995 940 940
Total Price $48,795 $42,410 $43,910
Total Invoice $46,627 $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: $2,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,621
Model Year201820172017
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$48,795$42,410$43,910
Adjustments for Features-4,36000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,435$42,410$43,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500
Total Invoice$46,627$38,840$40,208
Adjustments for Features-4,16600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,461$38,840$40,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,368

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year201820172017
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
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
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  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$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 
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 spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
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  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
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
Total Value of Features$11,285$6,925$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,360$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,16600

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20182017
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline specs.

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%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%

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