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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: $40,130

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,194

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorerExplorer
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,620 $43,120 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $38,037 $39,405 $27,518 $29,578
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     150 150
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     128 128
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 0 0 9,285 7,585
Options (change) 0 0 8,031 6,586
Destination 940 940 645 645
Total Price $42,560 $44,060 $40,130 $40,745
Total Invoice $38,977 $40,345 $36,194 $36,809

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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: $1,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,086
Model Year2018201820062006
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorerExplorer
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 8540, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$42,560$44,060$40,130$40,745
Adjustments for Features-4,225-4,22500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,335$39,835$40,130$40,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0$615
Total Invoice$38,977$40,345$36,194$36,809
Adjustments for Features-3,869-3,86900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,108$36,476$36,194$36,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,368$0$615

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820062006
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorerExplorer
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power sliding rear window$250$250  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Dual-action tailgate$200$200  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
Truck bed audio system$100$100  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Digital instruments$0$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels $350$350 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,125$10,125$5,900$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$4,225$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,869-3,86900

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelRidgelineExplorer
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase125.2 in113.7 in
Length210.0 in193.4 in
Width78.6 in73.7 in
Height70.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,431 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 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
7.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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