Used Honda Ridgeline for Sale nearSanta Barbara, CA

How much does the Honda Ridgeline cost in today's market?

Used Honda Ridgeline prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Honda Ridgeline's current nationwide average price is $27,936, and its lowest point over the past year was $26,604.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Honda Ridgeline a good car?

Yes — the Honda Ridgeline earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and its comfort-focused character is a big part of the appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Ridgeline for its smooth ride, comfortable cabin, and practical cargo solutions, including the in-bed trunk and dual-action tailgate. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its spacious interior and easy everyday usability.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on towing, off-road ability, and technology that feels dated in some years. Even so, the Ridgeline remains a smart pick if you want a comfortable, versatile truck with a distinctive design and strong day-to-day livability.

35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Ridgeline models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Ridgeline as comfortable, practical, and easy to live with, and expert coverage reinforces its reputation for refinement and everyday usability. Across the years, the truck’s smooth ride, spacious cabin, and clever storage solutions come through again and again.

• Owners rate the Honda Ridgeline between 4.4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-maintained example and reviewing service history carefully, especially on older trucks.

What should I look for when buying a used Honda Ridgeline?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing
• Infotainment: a 9-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
• Fuel efficiency: EPA-rated 21 mpg combined (18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway)

Which Honda Ridgeline trim should I buy?

The 2025 Honda Ridgeline offers these trims:

• Sport: the entry point, with standard AWD, a V6, and the core Ridgeline comfort-and-utility formula; a strong value if you want the basics with the model’s standard capability.
• RTL: adds a more upscale feel and is a good choice if you want a nicer daily driver without moving to the top of the range.
• TrailSport: adds all-terrain tires, unique suspension tuning, and a front skid plate for buyers who want the most off-road-focused Ridgeline.
• Black Edition: the range-topper, with the most premium presentation and extra equipment.

What Honda Ridgeline do most buyers choose?

The Honda Ridgeline years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they offer a strong mix of availability, pricing, and newer features. More listings also give you more room to compare condition, mileage, and deal quality.

What is the Honda Ridgeline's resale value?

Most Ridgeline model years are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The declines are strongest on several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are changing more slowly. One model year is moving higher, which shows that condition and age can still support stronger pricing in the oldest trucks.

The 2014, 2024, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Honda Ridgeline safe?

• 2025: 8/10
• 2024: 7/10
• 2023: 7/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 6/10
• 2020: 8/10
• 2017: 8/10

Honda Sensing is standard on the 2025 Ridgeline, bringing forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Road Departure Mitigation.

For the safest used buy, the 2017, 2020, 2022 and 2025 models all post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Honda Ridgeline now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −8.01% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −4.85%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $33,909. The Honda Ridgeline offers a comfortable, carlike ride and clever everyday practicality that make it especially appealing as a used truck.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Ridgeline uses a 3.5-liter V6 generating 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and standard AWD.
• Tech: The latest model comes standard with a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless phone charging.
• Safety: The latest model adds Honda Sensing driver aids, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Road Departure Mitigation.
• Starting price: $41,600 for the base Sport model, including destination.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.