2019 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2019 Ram 1500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline and 2019 Ram 1500 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 2019 Honda Ridgeline and the 2019 Ram 1500.
When we compare the 2019 Honda Ridgeline's and the 2019 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2019 Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The 2019 Honda Ridgeline and 2019 Ram 1500 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline's and the 2019 Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline is a better car than the 2019 Ram 1500.
Pricing: A used 2019 Honda Ridgeline ranges from $21,997 to $33,267 while a used 2019 Ram 1500 is priced between $24,944 to $42,901.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline loses 37.8 percent of its value and the 2019 Ram 1500 loses 41.3 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Honda Ridgeline retains 3.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Ram 1500.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Ridgeline is 9.2 out of 10 while the Ram 1500's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Honda Ridgeline being ranked 1 out of 7 Best Midsize Trucks and the Ram 1500 being ranked 3 out of 11 Best Full-Size Trucks.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Ridgeline is 9.3 out of 10. For the Ram 1500 the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Honda Ridgeline a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ram 1500.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the 2019 Ram 1500 base engine makes 305 horsepower. Both the Ridgeline and the 1500 are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 507 and 575 miles respectively. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2019 Ram 1500, a fullsize truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The 2019 Honda Ridgeline, a midsize truck, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room. The 2019 Honda Ridgeline and 2019 Ram 1500 are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The 2019 Honda Ridgeline is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the 2019 Ram 1500 is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The 2019 Honda Ridgeline offers a bed length of 64 inches, and the 2019 Ram 1500 offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Honda Ridgeline has higher safety ratings than the 2019 Ram 1500, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.73 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$29,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$23,822
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$19,290 - $29,990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$32,045
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$31,070
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$27,645 - $35,100
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$27,763
Price Range:
$21,997 - $33,267
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$27,680
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
$23,100 - $31,806
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
426
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
69,400
# Good or Great Deals:
147
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$33,127
Price Range:
$24,944 - $42,901
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$32,234
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$25,300 - $39,290
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Honda Ridgeline Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.5 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Honda Ridgeline
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
8.6
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
7.2 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
78.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 Ram 1500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.8
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
7.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
6.3 - 9.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
46.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
26.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Pickup Trucks)
1 - 26.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
30.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
9.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 30.3
Honda Ridgeline Rankings
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7 out of / 7Ram 1500 Rankings
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11 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
64 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
67.4 inches, 76.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2019 Honda Ridgeline Trim Levels
Black Edition, RT, RTL, RTL-E, RTL-T, Sport
2019 Ram 1500 Trim Levels
Big Horn, HFE, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn, Limited, Rebel, Tradesman
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:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.73 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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:
1475 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6640 lbs
Max Payload:
1910 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:
3.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
460 / 575 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
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:
40.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
66 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.7 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
117.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4235 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:
4891 lbs
Width:
82.1 inches
Height:
77.6 inches
Length:
228.9 inches
Wheelbase:
140.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
275/65R18
Exterior Colors
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Gray
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat / Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
Silver
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
Black
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
Blue
Blue Streak Pearl Coat / Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
Brown
Rugged Brown Pearl Coat
Green
Black Forest Green Pearl Coat
Red
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat / Flame Red Clear Coat
White
Bright White Clear Coat
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Diesel Gray/Black
