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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: $34,670

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,326

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTLSEXLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $35,155 $37,505 $29,280
Base Invoice $32,140 $34,283 $27,404
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
4.6L V8     1,310
AWD     2,320
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
4.6L V8     1,192
AWD     2,112
Options (change) 0 0 4,575
Options (change) 0 0 4,107
Destination 830 830 815
Total Price $35,985 $38,335 $34,670
Total Invoice $32,970 $35,113 $32,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,724
Model Year201420142010
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTLSEXLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine250hp V6250hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA5A5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7160, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$35,985$38,335$34,670
Adjustments for Features-2,585-3,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,400$34,950$34,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$0
Total Invoice$32,970$35,113$32,326
Adjustments for Features-2,368-3,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,602$32,013$32,326
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,411$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201420142010
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTLSEXLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Dual-action tailgate$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$7,590$8,390$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$3,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,368-3,1000

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142010
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

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Total Requested32554%
Total Not Requested27546%
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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