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Honda Ridgeline vs RAM 1500 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$2,530

Car 1

Car 2

RidgelineRAM 1500MSRP + destination$42,290$44,820Horsepower280 hp305 hpTorque262 lb-ft269 lb-ftMPG combined21 mpg22 mpgRear legroom36.7 in35.6 inFront legroom40.9 in40.9 inTowing5,000 lb7,660 lbSeats560-60 mph6.3 s7.0 s
Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.
Ridgeline Sport AWD vs RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD
MeasureRidgelineRAM 1500Winner
MSRP + destination$42,290$44,820Ridgeline
Horsepower280 hp305 hpRAM 1500
Torque262 lb-ft269 lb-ftRAM 1500
MPG combined21 mpg22 mpgRAM 1500
Rear legroom36.7 in35.6 inRidgeline
Front legroom40.9 in40.9 inAbout the same
Length210.2 in228.9 inNot scored
Width78.6 in79.5 in to 82.1 inN/A
Curb weight4,420 lb4,836 lbNot scored
Towing5,000 lb7,660 lbRAM 1500
Seats56RAM 1500
Ground clearance7.6 inN/AN/A
0-60 mph6.3 s estimate7.0 s estimateRidgeline
Basic warranty3 yr / 36,000 mi3 yr / 36,000 miAbout the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
TrimNearest in priceGap
Ridgeline Sport AWD
$40,795
RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD
$42,025
$1,230
RAM 1500 Express Quad Cab RWD
$42,025
Ridgeline Sport AWD
$40,795
$1,230

Cost to run

Ridgeline costs $2,031 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Price plus fuel or charging over 6 years
CostRidgelineRAM 1500
MSRP + destination$42,290$44,820
Fuel or charging, 1 year$1,829$1,745
Fuel or charging, 6 years$10,971$10,473
Total, 6 years$53,261$55,293

Which is better for me?

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Equal weights: RAM 1500 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Who is ahead in each group
GroupAheadBy
PriceRidgeline6%
MPGRAM 15005%
PowerRAM 15008%
SpaceN/A
TowingRAM 150035%

Other years

What this cannot tell you

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.

How values are checked