Honda Ridgeline Honda Ridgeline 2017 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,410

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E   
Difference: $6,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,840

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E   
Difference: $6,653

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionSport
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $41,470 $42,970 $40,780
Base Invoice $37,900 $39,268 $38,027
Trailer Tow Package     570
Package 402A     4,130
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Rear bumper protector     85
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Trailer Tow Package     497
Package 402A     3,604
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Rear bumper protector     74
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 0 0 7,530
Options (change) 0 0 6,571
Destination 940 940 895
Total Price $42,410 $43,910 $49,205
Total Invoice $38,840 $40,208 $45,493

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Honda Ridgeline dealer quotes or Ford Explorer dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,809
Model Year201720172013
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionSport
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 8540, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$42,410$43,910$49,205
Adjustments for Features00-1,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$43,910$47,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$38,840$40,208$45,493
Adjustments for Features00-1,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,840$40,208$43,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,368$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201720172013
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionSport
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Dual-action tailgate$200$200 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear defrost  $200
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Truck bed audio system$100$100 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Machined alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,450$8,450$10,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,844

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172013
ModelRidgelineExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase125.2 in112.6 in
Length210.0 in197.1 in
Width78.6 in78.9 in
Height70.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,431 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 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
7.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.380.7 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested192560%
Total Not Requested127540%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUTs
See TrueDelta's information for all Honda models.