Honda Ridgeline vs Ram 1500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2027 Ram 1500
Overview
| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Sport | Express |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Quad Cab) |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 9-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $40,595 (best) | $42,375 |
| Lowest listing price | $17,900 | $899 (best) |
| Median listing price | $45,117 (best) | $53,267 |
| Highest listing price | $51,225 (best) | $139,900 |
| For sale now | 196 | 4,143 (best) |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 21 MPG | 22 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 18 MPG | 20 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 24 MPG | 25 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 19.5 gal | 26 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 305 hp (best) |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft | 269 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L | 3.6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 6 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 7.3 cu ft (best) | — |
| Towing capacity | 5,000 lbs | 7,660 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,583 lbs | 2,365 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,420 lbs (best) | 4,836 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 125.2 in | 141 in (best) |
| Length | 210.2 in | 229 in (best) |
| Width | 78.6 in | 82 in (best) |
| Height | 70.8 in | 78 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Honda RidgelineSport | Ram 1500Express |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| 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 | Honda Ridgeline | Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sport $40,595 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Express $42,375 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | RTL $43,395 MSRP | Express $45,125 MSRP |
| 3 | TrailSport $45,795 MSRP | Express $48,265 MSRP |
| 4 | TrailSport+HPD Wheels $46,995 MSRP | Express $45,775 MSRP |
| 5 | Black Edition $47,195 MSRP | Express $48,525 MSRP |
| 6 | Black Edition Two-Tone $47,695 MSRP | Express $51,665 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Tradesman $42,375 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Tradesman $45,125 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Tradesman $48,265 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Tradesman $45,775 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Tradesman $48,525 MSRP |
| 12 | — | Tradesman $51,665 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Big Horn $47,630 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Big Horn $50,380 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Big Horn $53,520 MSRP |
| 16 | — | Big Horn $51,030 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Big Horn $53,780 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Big Horn $56,920 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Lone Star $47,630 MSRP |
| 20 | — | Lone Star $50,380 MSRP |
| 21 | — | Lone Star $53,520 MSRP |
| 22 | — | Lone Star $51,030 MSRP |
| 23 | — | Lone Star $53,780 MSRP |
| 24 | — | Lone Star $56,920 MSRP |
| 25 | — | Warlock $48,525 MSRP |
| 26 | — | Laramie $61,680 MSRP |
| 27 | — | Laramie $65,080 MSRP |
| 28 | — | Laramie $65,525 MSRP |
| 29 | — | Rebel $65,645 MSRP |
| 30 | — | RHO $74,995 MSRP |
| 31 | — | Limited $76,605 MSRP |
| 32 | — | Limited $76,905 MSRP |
| 33 | — | Longhorn $76,605 MSRP |
| 34 | — | Longhorn $76,905 MSRP |
| 35 | — | Tungsten $89,000 MSRP |
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Honda Ridgeline vs Ram 1500 FAQ
- Which is better: 2026 Honda Ridgeline or 2027 Ram 1500?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2026 Honda Ridgeline vs 2027 Ram 1500 on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2026 Honda Ridgeline or 2027 Ram 1500?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2026 Honda Ridgeline starts lower at $40,595. Live Honda Ridgeline listings start at $17,900. Live Ram 1500 listings start at $899.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2026 Honda Ridgeline or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2026 Honda Ridgeline leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (40,595).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2026 Honda Ridgeline or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (22).
- Which has better horsepower: 2026 Honda Ridgeline or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on horsepower in this comparison (540).
- Which has better seats: 2026 Honda Ridgeline or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on seats in this comparison (6).
- Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2026 Honda Ridgeline or 2027 Ram 1500?
- The 2027 Ram 1500 leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (11,140).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2026 Honda Ridgeline vs 2027 Ram 1500?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Honda Ridgeline (5/5 NHTSA overall).