Mike S., Indianapolis - Cars.com (blog)
That’s because of its ride and handling refinement and added bed utility and size, including a huge in-bed lockable storage box. Since you’ve already pinpointed the Ridgeline trim you want — the RTS, which costs $30,425 — we used that price to find a comparably priced Sport Trac, the Limited trim with four-wheel drive and a V-8, starting at $30,805. We set up a Side-by-Side... The Sport Trac has an edge if you plan on towing, with optional equipment that bumps the Limited V-8’s standard 3,500-pound towing capacity to 7,000 pounds. the towing package is $225. The Ridgeline’s standard towing capacity is already its maximum 5,000 pounds. Ford is offering a cash-back bonus of $2,000 on the Sport Trac. the incentive is available nationally until March 31. Honda does not currently list any national incentives for the Ridgeline. The Ridgeline is unibody, so its ride is dramatically different from the Sport Trac. I thought the Sport Trac’s six-speed automatic (w/the V-8) was a bit choppy around town, and the V-8 doesn’t feel as torquey as you’d expect. The Sport Trac, if my notes are accurate, has just three small cubbies in the bed, while the Ridgeline has that huge lockable truck. Source: ask.cars.com
