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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: $35,055

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,653

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $3,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelRidgelineRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTL-TRTL-EBlack EditionXLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Base Price $36,080 $41,620 $43,120 $29,280
Base Invoice $32,984 $38,037 $39,405 $27,404
AWD 1,900     2,320
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.       275
SYNC and Sirius Package       670
4.6L V8       1,310
Remote start       385
AWD 1,733     2,112
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.       234
SYNC and Sirius Package       569
4.6L V8       1,192
Remote start       327
Options (change) 1,900 0 0 4,960
Options (change) 1,733 0 0 4,434
Destination 940 940 940 815
Total Price $38,920 $42,560 $44,060 $35,055
Total Invoice $35,657 $38,977 $40,345 $32,653

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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: $1,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,708
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelRidgelineRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTL-TRTL-EBlack EditionXLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6280hp V6280hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionA6A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7540, 8540, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/60-18235/70-16
Total Price$38,920$42,560$44,060$35,055
Adjustments for Features-3,745-8,770-8,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,175$33,790$35,290$35,055
Cost Above Minimum$1,385$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$35,657$38,977$40,345$32,653
Adjustments for Features-3,431-8,032-8,0310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,226$30,945$32,314$32,653
Cost Above Minimum$1,281$0$1,369$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelRidgelineRidgelineRidgelineExplorer
TrimRTL-TRTL-EBlack EditionXLT
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr 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$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power sliding rear window $250$250 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150   
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Dual-action tailgate$200$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear defrost   $200
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Truck bed audio system $100$100 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Conversation mirror $25$25 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
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$50 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$8,650$13,675$13,675$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,745$8,770$8,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,431-8,032-8,0310

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182010
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 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 mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
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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