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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: $10,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $41,470 $42,970
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570        
Safe and Smart Package 1,295        
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
Package 401A   3,875      
Wheels, dark finish   595      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542        
Safe and Smart Package 1,230        
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
Package 401A   3,681      
Wheels, dark finish   565      
Options (change) 3,560 6,165 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,382 5,856 0 0 0
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 940 940
Total Price $53,185 $62,150 $59,495 $42,410 $43,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,755
Model Year20202020202020172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12540, 8540, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20245/60-18245/60-18
Total Price$53,185$62,150$59,495$42,410$43,910
Adjustments for Features-2,570-5,160-7,63500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,615$56,990$51,860$42,410$43,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,375$1,245$0$1,500

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20202020202020172017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerRidgelineRidgeline
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumRTL-EBlack Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500  
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power sliding rear window   $250$250
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Curve control$50$50$50  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Dual-action tailgate   $200$200
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Storage compartment(s) in bed   $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear defrost$200$200$200  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  $0
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Truck bed audio system   $100$100
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Conversation mirror   $25$25
Digital instruments   $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
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  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
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  
Suggestive steering   $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,945$12,535$15,010$7,375$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,570$5,160$7,635$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-224-590-16000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Honda Ridgeline

Model Year20202017
ModelExplorerRidgeline
Body4dr SUV4dr SUT
Wheelbase119.1 in125.2 in
Length198.8 in210.0 in
Width78.9 in78.6 in
Height69.9 in70.2 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,243 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.7 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 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft37.3 ft3

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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%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
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 Requested210058%
Total Not Requested154042%

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