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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: $2,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,755

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $2,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelRidgelineExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRTLXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,180 $32,900 $38,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $30,961 $30,679 $35,528 $38,862
Navigation system 2,350 795 795 795
Trailer Tow Package   570 570 570
Package 202A   2,500    
Rear bumper protector   85 85 85
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595
Navigation system 2,124 694 694 694
Trailer Tow Package   497 497 497
Package 202A   2,181    
Rear bumper protector   74 74 74
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392 1,392
Options (change) 2,350 5,545 3,045 3,045
Options (change) 2,124 4,838 2,657 2,657
Destination 670 895 895 895
Total Price $37,200 $39,340 $42,040 $45,615
Total Invoice $33,755 $36,412 $39,080 $42,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,208
Model Year2009201420142014
ModelRidgelineExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRTLXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,200$39,340$42,040$45,615
Adjustments for Features0-1,565-3,330-4,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,200$37,775$38,710$41,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$935$3,485
Total Invoice$33,755$36,412$39,080$42,414
Adjustments for Features0-1,449-3,096-4,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,755$34,963$35,984$38,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,021$3,402

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009201420142014
ModelRidgelineExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRTLXLTLimitedSport
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  $1700
FWD $0$0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$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$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Curve control $50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Dual-action tailgate$200   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
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
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,090$7,655$9,420$10,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,565$3,330$4,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,449-3,096-4,049

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092014
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 Weight4,504 lb.4,535 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%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested182568%
Total Not Requested85032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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

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