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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: $37,890

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $6,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Base Price $36,925 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $34,730
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570      
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Package 201A 2,330        
Cold Weather Package 650        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Navigation system         2,350
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542      
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Package 201A 2,213        
Cold Weather Package 619        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Navigation system         2,124
Options (change) 6,180 2,265 1,695 0 2,350
Options (change) 5,872 2,152 1,610 0 2,124
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 810
Total Price $44,350 $51,890 $57,680 $59,495 $37,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Ridgeline RTL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,423
Model Year20202020202020202011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T10A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20245/60-18
Total Price$44,350$51,890$57,680$59,495$37,890
Adjustments for Features-3,165-6,430-7,455-13,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,185$45,460$50,225$46,325$37,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,275$9,040$5,140$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20202020202020202011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerRidgeline
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumRTL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500$1500 
5-speed automatic    $900
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power sliding rear window    $250
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $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
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 
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
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50$50$50 
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$50$50$50$50 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $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
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 seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
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
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,680$13,945$14,970$20,685$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,165$6,430$7,455$13,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-508-421-369-2760

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20202011
ModelExplorerRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase119.1 in122.0 in
Length198.8 in206.8 in
Width78.9 in76.3 in
Height69.9 in70.3 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,504 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in63.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in57.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in62.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft30.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 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%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Package 201A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested45020%
Total Not Requested175080%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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