2026 Honda Ridgeline: real cost in California
See the Ridgeline on Honda's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Sport · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$40,795the advertised price
Drive away$46,294with fees and tax
Loan payment$704/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,350/moeverything, after resale
$46,294 to drive away + $71,088 to run it for 6 years − $20,168 back at resale = $97,213, or $1,350 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$46,294
Running it, 6 yrs+$71,088
Back at resale−$20,168
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$40,795Feesfreight $1,595 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,680Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$3,819Fuel13,500 mi a year at 21 MPG
+$22,163Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$17,052Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$9,780Maintenanceestimate
+$9,574Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$9,395Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,123Resale after 6 years49% of MSRP, you get this back
−$20,168True cost $97,213 ÷ 72 months$1,350 a month
The car
Size and space
BodyTruck210.2 in long
Seats5
Cargo33.9 cu ftbehind row 2
Ground clearance7.6 in
Engine and fuel
Engine280 hp gas, AWD
0–60 mph6.7 sour estimate from power and weight
Fuel economy20–21 MPGEPA combined
TowingUp to 5,000 lb
Tires18"245/60R18
Safety and cover
Crash test✓ 5 of 5 starsNHTSA · see the test ↗
Highway assistSteers and brakeshands on the wheel · every trim
Warranty3 yrspowertrain 5 yrs
Resale at 6 years49% of MSRPthis model's own record · how it compares
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 280 hp, 5 seats.| Sport | $40,795 | $46,294 | $97,213 | ✓ $1,350/mo | 21 MPG |
| RTL | $43,595 | $49,345 | $100,473 | $1,395/mo | 21 MPG |
| TrailSport | $45,995 | $51,961 | $104,113 | $1,446/mo | 20 MPG |
| TrailSport+HPD Wheels | $47,195 | $53,269 | $105,416 | $1,464/mo | 20 MPG |
| Black Edition | $47,395 | $53,487 | $104,598 | $1,453/mo | 21 MPG |
| Black Edition Two-Tone | $47,895 | $54,032 | $105,141 | $1,460/mo | 21 MPG |
Sport
✓ $1,350/mo
True cost
RTL
$1,395/mo
True cost
TrailSport
$1,446/mo
True cost
TrailSport+HPD Wheels
$1,464/mo
True cost
Black Edition
$1,453/mo
True cost
Black Edition Two-Tone
$1,460/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Sport$40,795
RTL$43,595
TrailSport$45,995
TrailSport+HPD Wheels$47,195
Black Edition$47,395
Black Edition Two-Tone$47,895
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓
✓ from TrailSport
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓
✓ from Black Edition
Heated steering wheel
✓
✓ from TrailSport
Heated rear seats
✓
✓ from Black Edition
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓
✓ from TrailSport
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓
Not listed on any trimHands-free driving360° cameraMassaging seatsPower liftgatePremium sound systemHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Panoramic roof
Full standard equipment on the Sport (25 items)
- Dual-Action Tailgate
- Wireless Apple CarPlay Compatibility
- Wireless Android Auto Compatibility
- Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4) AWD System
- Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)
- Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Blind Spot Information System (BSI)
- Cross Traffic Monitor (CTM)
- Multi Angle Rearview Camera with Dynamic Guidelines
- 9-Inch Color Touchscreen
- 215-Watt Audio System with 7 Speakers, including Subwoofer
- Bluetooth HandsFreeLink
- Wireless Phone Charger (Qi)
- USB-C 3.0A Charging Port - Front Console (1 Port)
- HondaLink
- Key Fob Activated Remote Engine Start
- Power Door and Tailgate Locks
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control System with Humidity Control and Air Filtration
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- 5-Person Seating Capacity
- LED Fog Lights
- Smart Entry w/Walk Away Auto Lock
- Integrated Class III Trailer Hitch with 7-Pin Connector
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2024 to 2026 Ridgeline models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Air bags2025 · 98,892 vehicles
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.Recall 26V332000 at NHTSA ↗Back over prevention2024, 2025 · 187,290 vehicles
The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.Recall 24V321000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2026 Ridgeline in California?
- $46,294 to drive away for the Sport, from a $40,795 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $704 loan payment, about $1,425 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,350 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 5,000 lb for every trim.
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US prices in US dollars from Honda's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.