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Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,870

Honda Ridgeline RTS   
Difference: $3,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,861

Honda Ridgeline RTS   
Difference: $4,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTSRTLXLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $30,275 $32,940 $29,280
Base Invoice $27,266 $29,661 $27,404
4.6L V8     1,310
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
All-weather floor mats     75
AWD     2,320
4.6L V8     1,192
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
All-weather floor mats     64
AWD     2,112
Options (change) 0 0 4,375
Options (change) 0 0 3,937
Destination 595 595 815
Total Price $30,870 $33,535 $34,470
Total Invoice $27,861 $30,256 $32,156

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,721
Model Year200720072010
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTSRTLXLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine247hp V6247hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG16/21 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7160, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/70-16
Total Price$30,870$33,535$34,470
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,870$31,160$33,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0
Total Invoice$27,861$30,256$32,156
Adjustments for Features0-2,143-574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,861$28,113$31,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$252$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720072010
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTSRTLXLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Dual-action tailgate$200$200 
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,615$6,990$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,143-574

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072010
ModelRidgelineExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.0 in113.7 in
Length206.8 in193.4 in
Width76.3 in73.7 in
Height70.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.013.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
0.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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