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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: $3,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,755

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $3,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelRidgelineExplorerExplorer
TrimRTLXLTLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,180 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $30,961 $30,027 $35,268
Navigation system 2,350 795 795
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Package 205A   2,800  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Navigation system 2,124 676 676
Trailer Tow Package   484 484
Package 205A   2,380  
AWD   1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 2,350 7,760 4,960
Options (change) 2,124 6,716 4,336
Destination 670 825 825
Total Price $37,200 $40,680 $43,640
Total Invoice $33,755 $37,568 $40,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $488
Model Year200920122012
ModelRidgelineExplorerExplorer
TrimRTLXLTLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,200$40,680$43,640
Adjustments for Features0-3,600-5,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,200$37,080$38,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$33,755$37,568$40,429
Adjustments for Features0-3,325-4,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,755$34,243$35,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,401

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920122012
ModelRidgelineExplorerExplorer
TrimRTLXLTLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power sliding rear window$250  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Dual-action tailgate$200  
Roof rails $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$5,780$9,380$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,600$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,325-4,785

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelRidgelineExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.0 in112.6 in
Length206.8 in197.1 in
Width76.3 in78.9 in
Height70.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,503 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.021.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
0.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested182560%
Total Not Requested120040%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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