Is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline a good truck?
Yes.
5 of 8checks
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Clearance 7.6 in. Class middle half 8.3 to 9.4 in.
- Off-road: 7.6 in clearance. Top 75% of 132.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $132 vs $146 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.6 in, top 75% |
| Truck | Yes | Top half on 2 of 3 |
| Worth the money | Yes | 1% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Ridgeline a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.7 in | Median 34.7 in | 13 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.8 in | Median 38.7 in | 13 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | N/A | N/A | N/A | No data |
Is the Ridgeline a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $36,490 | Median $29,300 | 13 | No |
| Horsepower | 280 hp | 200 hp to 305 hp | 13 | Yes |
| Length | 210.2 in | Median 215.3 in | 12 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 43.4 ft | Median 44.0 ft | 13 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Median 16.8 cents | 13 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Ridgeline a good commuter car?
Yes. $132 a month to commute. Class median $146.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $132
- Median of 13 trucks
- $146
- Highway mpg
- 24 mpg, top 24% of 13
Is the Ridgeline a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.6 in clearance, 70.8 in tall | 8.3 to 9.4 in clearance, 70.5 to 76.1 in tall | 13 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.1 in | Median 40.9 in | 13 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.4 ft | Median 44.0 ft | 13 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Ridgeline a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.6 in clearance. Top 75% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Sport AWD, 7.6 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Ridgeline a good truck?
Yes. Top half on 2 of 3 measures.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towing per $1,000 | 137 lb | Top 85% | 13 | No |
| Rear legroom | 36.7 in | Top 47% | 13 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 15.2 cents | Top 24% | 13 | Yes |
Each measure passes in the top half of pickups.
Is the Ridgeline worth the money?
Yes. Priced 1% above cars like it.
- Price, Sport AWD
- $36,490
- Predicted price
- $36,089
- Gap
- +$401 (+1%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Ridgeline a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline Sport AWD | $36,490 | 15.2 cents | 7.3 cu ft | 280 hp |
| Ford F-150 XL SuperCab LB RWD | $34,680 | 14.5 cents | 30.6 cu ft | 325 hp |
Compared with 41 trims of other makes, trucks, 2021.
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