Honda Ridgeline vs. Ram 1500
When comparing the Honda Ridgeline's and the Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Honda Ridgeline has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Ram 1500 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Ridgeline's and the Ram 1500's specifications and ratings, the Honda Ridgeline is a better car than the Ram 1500.
Honda Ridgeline vs. Ram 1500 Pricing
A used 2023 Honda Ridgeline ranges from $37,491 to $46,996 while a used 2024 Ram 1500 is priced between $45,142 to $81,856. For a new model, the Honda Ridgeline's price is between $40,136 and $48,057, with the Ram 1500 priced between $46,289 and $85,004.
Honda Ridgeline vs. Ram 1500 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Ridgeline loses 23.6 percent of its value and the Ram 1500 loses 35.2 percent of its value. This means the Honda Ridgeline retains 11.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ram 1500.
Honda Ridgeline vs. 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 8.1 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.
Honda Ridgeline vs. Ram 1500 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Ridgeline is 9.2 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 Honda Ridgeline’s base engine makes 280 horsepower, and the Ram 1500 base engine makes 305 horsepower.
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.
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
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Ridgeline has higher safety ratings than the Ram 1500, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.73 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
40136 - 48057
Used Asking Price:
37491 - 46996
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.236081
Pricing
New Asking Price:
46289 - 85004
Used Asking Price:
45142 - 81856
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.352069
Honda Ridgeline Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.215109 / 10
Reliability:
9.245327 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ram 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.13966 / 10
Reliability:
8.48898 / 10
Retained Value:
7.2 / 10
Safety:
8.7 / 10
Honda Ridgeline Rankings
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19 out of / 19Available 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
Honda Ridgeline Trim Levels
Black Edition, RTL, RTL-E, Sport
Ram 1500 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 / 60000 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):
4.73 out of 5 Stars
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:
7690 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
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:
4771 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