2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T vs. RTL-E
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T and 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T and the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E.
In comparing the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T's and the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T and 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E have the same overall quality score base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T's and the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E's specifications and ratings, the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T is a better car than the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E.
Pricing: A used 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T ranges from $16,758 to $28,624 while a used 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E is priced between $17,981 to $29,661.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T and the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E both lose 42.3 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Ridgeline is 8.1 out of 10. Honda Ridgeline is ranked 2 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Honda Ridgeline is 8.1 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T and the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E makes 280 horsepower. The RTL-T is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 507 miles. The RTL-E is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. This gives the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E. Both models use regular unleaded.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: Both the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T and the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E are available in Crew Cab configuration. Both the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T and the 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E offer a bed length of 64 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Honda Ridgeline has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
36180
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
23084
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
18990 - 29730
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
41720
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
23084
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
18990 - 29730
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
22942
Price Range:
16758 - 28624
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
23485
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
18696 - 28680
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
28
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23856
Price Range:
17981 - 29661
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
23485
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
18696 - 28680
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
46
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
11
Honda Ridgeline Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Honda Ridgeline Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-T
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.7 - 9.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.404
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
5.7 - 9.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.404
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.130289390547931
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 11.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.130289390547931
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1.5 - 11.1
Honda Ridgeline Rankings
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7 out of / 7Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
64 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
64 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Honda Ridgeline Trim Levels
Black Edition, RT, RTL, RTL-E, Sport
Other Honda Ridgeline Trim Levels
Black Edition, RT, RTL, RTL-T, Sport
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Max Payload:
1447 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5000 lbs
Max Payload:
1499 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
371 / 507 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 25 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
351 / 488 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Cargo Space:
7.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
109.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
62 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.5 inches
Cargo Space:
7.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
108.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4259 lbs
Width:
78.6 inches
Height:
70.2 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
125.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4515 lbs
Width:
78.6 inches
Height:
70.8 inches
Length:
210 inches
Wheelbase:
125.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
