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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: $42,560

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E   
Difference: $6,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,977

Honda Ridgeline RTL-E   
Difference: $7,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $41,620 $43,120 $42,090
Base Invoice $38,037 $39,405 $40,196
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     570
AWD     2,150
Safe and Smart Package     1,295
3.5L V6     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Trailer Tow Package - Class III     542
AWD     2,054
Safe and Smart Package     1,230
3.5L V6     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,610
Options (change) 0 0 5,710
Options (change) 0 0 5,436
Destination 940 940 995
Total Price $42,560 $44,060 $48,795
Total Invoice $38,977 $40,345 $46,627

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,484
Model Year201820182018
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 8540, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$42,560$44,060$48,795
Adjustments for Features00-4,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,560$44,060$44,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$38,977$40,345$46,627
Adjustments for Features00-4,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,977$40,345$42,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,368$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionLimited
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power sliding rear window$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
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
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Dual-action tailgate$200$200 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
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 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
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  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $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
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$6,925$6,925$11,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,360
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,166

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelRidgelineExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase125.2 in112.6 in
Length210.0 in198.3 in
Width78.6 in78.9 in
Height70.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,431 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 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
7.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200Yes
Total Requested20041%
Total Not Requested29059%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested155090%
Total Not Requested17510%

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