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Honda Ridgeline vs. Ram 1500

In comparing the Honda Ridgeline to the Ram 1500, the Honda Ridgeline has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Ridgeline versus the Ram 1500, the Ram 1500 is a better car than the Honda Ridgeline.

Honda Ridgeline versus Ram 1500 Pricing

A used 2023 Honda Ridgeline ranges from $39,997 to $48,504 while a used 2023 Ram 1500 is priced between $52,954 to $110,521. For a new model, the Honda Ridgeline's price is between $42,146 and $49,308, with the Ram 1500 priced between $49,414 and $85,397.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the Honda Ridgeline’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the Ram 1500 base engine makes 305 horsepower. The Ridgeline is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 468 miles. The 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 575 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

The Ram 1500 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 Honda Ridgeline, a midsize truck, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room. The Honda Ridgeline and Ram 1500 are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Hauling, Towing, and Off-Road Capabilities Comparison

The Ram 1500 has the advantage of higher towing capacity, ground clearance, and payload capacity than the Honda Ridgeline.

Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths

The Honda Ridgeline is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Ram 1500 is available in a Crew Cab or an Extended Cab configuration. The Honda Ridgeline offers a bed length of 64 inches, and the Ram 1500 offers bed lengths of 67.4 and 76.3 inches.

Safety Ratings Comparison

The Honda Ridgeline has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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2023 Honda Ridgeline

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$42,146 - $49,308

Used Asking Price:

$39,997 - $48,504

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

23.6%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

$49,414 - $85,397

Used Asking Price:

$52,954 - $110,521

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.0 / 10

Reliability:

8.6 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

iSeeCars Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

Not available

Safety:

Not available

iSeeCars Rankings

1 / 11
1 / 11
1 / 11
1 / 6

Midsize Trucks with Best Resale Value

3 / 11
6 / 10

iSeeCars Rankings

Summary Review

The Honda Ridgeline differs from all of its peers in this segment by being a unit-body vehicle, meaning it is not built upon a traditional truck ladder frame. That is either the best feature or worst feature of this truck, depending upon which view you hold and what you intend to do with it. The Ridgeline is only offered in a crew cab configuration.

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Summary Review

Not yet available

Pros and Cons

  • Best-in-class on-road ride quality and performance due to advanced chassis design
  • Best-in-class safety
  • 2nd Highest reliability score in the class
  • Great in-vehicle storage features

  • Not an “off-road” truck in comparison to its peers’ off-road trims
  • Least workmanlike design
  • No extended cab configuration

Pros and Cons

Not yet available

Available 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

Biodiesel, Flex Fuel, Gasoline

Trim Levels

Black Edition, RTL, RTL-E, Sport

Trim Levels

Big Horn, Laramie, Limited, Limited Longhorn, Lone Star, Rebel, Tradesman, TRX

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 / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

280 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.063 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

5000 lbs

Max Payload:

1583 lbs

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

305 hp @ 6400 rpm

Torque:

269 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.064 hp per pound

Towing Capacity:

7740 lbs

Max Payload :

2300 lbs

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 / 24 / 21

Range (city/hwy):

351 / 468 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, AWD

EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined MPG):

20 / 25 / 22

Range (city/hwy):

460 / 575 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Standard/Optional Features

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

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:

4436 lbs

Width:

78.6 inches

Height:

70.8 inches

Length:

210.2 inches

Wheelbase:

125.2 inches

Ground Clearance:

7.6 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4765 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 alloy

Tire Size:

245/60R18

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

18.0 x 7.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

275/65R18