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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: $3,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,755

Honda Ridgeline RTL   
Difference: $5,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelRidgelineExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRTLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,180 $33,400 $41,300 $43,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $30,961 $31,897 $39,442 $41,543 $50,587
Navigation system 2,350 795   795  
Package 202A   3,225      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595 1,595  
Rear bumper protector   75 75 75 75
Navigation system 2,124 755   755  
Package 202A   3,064      
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542    
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515 1,515  
Rear bumper protector   71 71 71 71
Options (change) 2,350 6,260 2,240 2,465 75
Options (change) 2,124 5,947 2,128 2,341 71
Destination 670 945 945 945 945
Total Price $37,200 $40,605 $44,485 $46,910 $53,990
Total Invoice $33,755 $38,789 $42,515 $44,829 $51,603

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,106
Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelRidgelineExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRTLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6290hp V6290hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7?, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,200$40,605$44,485$46,910$53,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,065-6,030-6,295-12,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,200$37,540$38,455$40,615$41,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$915$3,075$3,905
Total Invoice$33,755$38,789$42,515$44,829$51,603
Adjustments for Features0-2,928-5,763-6,016-11,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,755$35,861$36,752$38,813$39,613
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$891$2,952$3,752

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016201620162016
ModelRidgelineExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimRTLXLTLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700  $1700$1700
FWD $0$0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 $100
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100 $100
Heated steering wheel  $100 $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50$50
Power liftgate  $350 $350
Power sliding rear window$250    
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 $125
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts    $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Terrain selector   $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Dual-action tailgate$200    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100    
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear defrost $200$200$200$200
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25    
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900    
Tow hook(s), front$40  $40$40
Tow hook(s), rear$25    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25$25$25
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Heated second row seats  $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$75
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Stowable third row seats $600   
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$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,615$9,680$12,645$12,910$19,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,065$6,030$6,295$12,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,928-5,763-6,016-11,990

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016
ModelRidgelineExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase122.0 in112.6 in
Length206.8 in198.3 in
Width76.3 in78.9 in
Height70.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,504 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.6 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.021.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
0.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.081.7 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%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
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 Requested142552%
Total Not Requested130048%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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