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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: $37,200

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $4,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,755

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $4,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelRidgelineExplorerExplorer
TrimRTLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,180 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $30,961 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 2,350 2,505 1,995
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Navigation system 2,124 2,129 1,696
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 2,350 9,580 7,380
Options (change) 2,124 8,363 6,493
Destination 670 815 815
Total Price $37,200 $42,010 $43,745
Total Invoice $33,755 $38,497 $40,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,551
Model Year200920092009
ModelRidgelineExplorerExplorer
TrimRTLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,200$42,010$43,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,200$40,710$40,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$33,755$38,497$40,209
Adjustments for Features0-1,191-2,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,755$37,306$37,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$329

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
ModelRidgelineExplorerExplorer
TrimRTLEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power sliding rear window$250  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Dual-action tailgate$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Running boards $350$350
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,065$6,365$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,191-2,574

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See a complete comparison of Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
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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See a complete comparison of Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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%

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