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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: $40,295

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,001

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorerExplorer
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,620 $43,120 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $38,037 $39,405 $27,273 $30,178
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     275 275
Luxury Package     1,290  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package     510  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Remote start     385 385
Obstacle detection, rear     295  
AWD     2,320 2,325
255/50R20     1,325 630
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.     234 234
Luxury Package     1,097  
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package     433  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Remote start     326 326
Obstacle detection, rear     251  
AWD     2,111 2,117
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 0 0 10,265 7,480
Options (change) 0 0 8,943 6,577
Destination 940 940 785 785
Total Price $42,560 $44,060 $40,295 $40,660
Total Invoice $38,977 $40,345 $37,001 $37,540

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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: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,779
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorerExplorer
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 8540, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,560$44,060$40,295$40,660
Adjustments for Features-4,100-4,10000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,460$39,960$40,295$40,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0$365
Total Invoice$38,977$40,345$37,001$37,540
Adjustments for Features-3,755-3,75400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,222$36,591$37,001$37,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,369$0$539

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelRidgelineRidgelineExplorerExplorer
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
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  
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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Dual-action tailgate$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
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  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Traffic information$25$25  
Truck bed audio system$100$100  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
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 
Alloy wheels $350  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Total Value of Features$9,800$9,800$5,700$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$4,100$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,755-3,75400

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182008
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
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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