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Used 2021 Honda Ridgeline Crew Cab Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is a midsize crew-cab pickup offered in four trim levels: Sport, RTL, RTL-E and Black Edition. All Ridgelines are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine (280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque) mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Feature highlights include:

Sport
The base Sport trim starts you off with:

  • LED headlights
  • Proximity entry and push-button ignition
  • Automatic tri-zone climate control
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • Seven-speaker sound system
  • Honda Sensing safety suite that includes:
    • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
    • Lane keeping assist (steers the Ridgeline back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
    • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

RTL
Moving up to the RTL adds several creature comforts such as:

  • Sunroof
  • Power-sliding rear window
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable, heated front seats
  • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

RTL-E
The step up to the RTL-E brings several tech updates, including:

  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Eight-speaker upgraded audio system
  • Truck-bed audio powered by six in-bed drivers that use the bed as a speaker
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Driver-seat memory function
  • Navigation system
  • Second-row USB charge ports
  • LED ambient interior lighting
  • Household-style power outlet in the bed

Black Edition
The Black Edition is a cosmetic package that builds on the RTL-E with:

  • Blacked-out exterior trim
  • Black leather interior with red accents
  • Black wheels
  • Red LED ambient interior lighting

Several packages are available across the Ridgeline range including:

  • Function package:
    • In-bed trunk dividers
    • In-bed cargo net
    • First-aid kit
  • Function+ package:
    • Function package equipment
    • Tonneau cover
  • HPD (Honda Performance Development) package:
    • Bronze-colored wheels
    • Fender flares
    • HPD emblems and decals
    • Unique front grille
  • Utility package:
    • Roof rails and crossbars
    • Running boards

Which Ridgeline trim does Edmunds recommend?

Go for the RTL-E. A base Ridgeline has lots of standard safety features, but the RTL-E adds some desirable extras such as blind-spot monitoring, the upgraded stereo, a heated steering wheel, rear seat USB ports and Honda's in-bed stereo drivers.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Picayune, MS
Vehicle
Ridgeline Sport
Ridgeline RTL
Ridgeline RTL-E
Ridgeline Black Edition
Vehicle
Sport
3.5L 6cyl 9A
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RTL
3.5L 6cyl 9A
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Black Edition
3.5L 6cyl 9A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
280 hp @ 6,000 rpm
280 hp @ 6,000 rpm
280 hp @ 6,000 rpm
280 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
262 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
Engine displacement
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
3.5 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
9-speed automatic
9-speed automatic
9-speed automatic
9-speed automatic
Tire size
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/60R18
245/60R18
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
18 / 24 / 21 MPG
18 / 24 / 21 MPG
18 / 24 / 21 MPG
18 / 24 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
19.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
351 / 468 miles
351 / 468 miles
351 / 468 miles
351 / 468 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
43.4 ft.
43.4 ft.
43.4 ft.
43.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,436 lb.
4,475 lb.
4,510 lb.
4,510 lb.
Ground Clearance
7.6 in.
7.6 in.
7.6 in.
7.6 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
78.6 in.
78.6 in.
78.6 in.
78.6 in.
Height
70.8 in.
70.8 in.
70.8 in.
70.8 in.
Length
210.2 in.
210.2 in.
210.2 in.
210.2 in.
Bed Length
5'4”
5'4”
5'4”
5'4”
Wheelbase
125.2 in.
125.2 in.
125.2 in.
125.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Front Head Room
40.1 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
39.5 in.
Front Leg Room
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
40.9 in.
Front Shoulder Room
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
62.0 in.
Rear Head Room
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
38.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
36.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
61.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$41,387
$43,635
$43,402
$45,305
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.55
$0.58
$0.58
$0.6
Depreciation
$11,328
$12,964
$12,304
$13,690
Financing
$5,229
$5,495
$5,838
$6,177
Taxes & Fees
$1,424
$1,489
$1,573
$1,656
Fuel
$10,576
$10,576
$10,576
$10,576
Insurance
$3,648
$3,929
$3,929
$4,024
Maintenance
$7,077
$7,077
$7,077
$7,077
Repairs
$2,105
$2,105
$2,105
$2,105
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Neutral Black, cloth
Wisteria Gray, leather
Shadow Beige, leather
Black, leather
Wisteria Gray, leather
Shadow Beige, leather
Black, leather
Black/Red, leather
Exterior
Platinum White Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Radiant Red Metallic II
Lunar Silver Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Radiant Red Metallic II
Lunar Silver Metallic
Pacific Pewter Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl
Obsidian Blue Pearl
Radiant Red Metallic II
Lunar Silver Metallic
Pacific Pewter Metallic
Modern Steel Metallic
Platinum White Pearl
Crystal Black Pearl