2021 Honda Ridgeline trim levels explained
Base to top
$7,430
- 4 trims. $36,490 to $43,920.
- Base: Sport AWD. Top: Black Edition AWD.
All 4 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport AWD | $36,490 | $1,225 | 3.5L 6cyl | 280 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| RTL AWD | $39,470 | $1,225 | 3.5L 6cyl | 280 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| RTL-E AWD | $42,420 | $1,225 | 3.5L 6cyl | 280 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
| Black Edition AWD | $43,920 | $1,225 | 3.5L 6cyl | 280 hp | AWD | 9-speed automatic | 21 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Sport to RTL: +$2,980
Sport AWD $36,490 to RTL AWD $39,470.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Leather seats, Heated front seats, Blind spot warning, Satellite radio, Power driver seat, Power front seats, plus 2 more.
RTL to RTL-E: +$2,950
RTL AWD $39,470 to RTL-E AWD $42,420.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, Navigation, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors, Live traffic.
RTL-E to Black Edition: +$1,500
RTL-E AWD $42,420 to Black Edition AWD $43,920.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: RTL AWD, $39,470.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: RTL AWD, $39,470.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: RTL-E AWD, $42,420. Optional from Sport AWD, $36,490.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: RTL AWD, $39,470.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Sport AWD, $36,490.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: RTL-E AWD, $42,420.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Sport AWD, $36,490.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, premium audio, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Sport AWD | RTL AWD | RTL-E AWD | Black Edition AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | N | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | O | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | N |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- The most hp: every trim, 280 hp.
- The best mpg: every trim, 21 mpg.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: Sport 2WD, RTL 2WD.
- Carried over with a price: 4 trims. Median change: +$400.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport AWD | $36,140 | $36,490 | +$350 |
| RTL AWD | $38,820 | $39,470 | +$650 |
| RTL-E AWD | $42,020 | $42,420 | +$400 |
| Black Edition AWD | $43,520 | $43,920 | +$400 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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