Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs Honda Ridgeline
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Honda Ridgeline
Overview
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Honda RidgelineSport |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | XLT | Sport |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2010 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Honda RidgelineSport |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $28,210 (best) | $40,595 |
| Lowest listing price | — | $41,980 (best) |
| Median listing price | — | $43,214 (best) |
| Highest listing price | — | $48,494 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 5 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Honda RidgelineSport |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 16 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 20 MPG | 24 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal (best) | 19.5 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Honda RidgelineSport |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 210 hp | 280 hp (best) |
| Torque | 254 lb-ft | 262 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 4 L (best) | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Honda RidgelineSport |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | — | 7.3 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 5,250 lbs (best) | 5,000 lbs |
| Payload | 1,390 lbs | 1,583 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,583 lbs | 4,420 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (best) | 7.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.5 in (best) | 125.2 in |
| Length | 210.2 in | 210.2 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 78.6 in (best) |
| Height | 71.6 in (best) | 70.8 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford Explorer Sport TracXLT | Honda RidgelineSport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Explorer Sport Trac | Honda Ridgeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | XLT $28,210 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Sport $40,595 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | XLT $30,735 MSRP | RTL $43,395 MSRP |
| 3 | Limited $33,065 MSRP | TrailSport $45,795 MSRP |
| 4 | Limited $35,590 MSRP | TrailSport+HPD Wheels $46,995 MSRP |
| 5 | Limited $35,590 MSRP | Black Edition $47,195 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Black Edition Two-Tone $47,695 MSRP |
Live inventory
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