Negotiating leverage
44
moderate leverage / 100
~53 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2021 Honda Ridgeline Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$28,541
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$21,907$35,995
- Typical market range
- $26,995–$30,649
- Ridekick fair price
- $28,541
- Original MSRP range
- $36,490–$43,920
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
4 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
53
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$33,571–$35,030
Estimated dealer invoice — about $36,490 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport | $26,741 | $36,490 | $33,571–$35,030 |
| RTL | $27,648 | $39,470 | $36,312–$37,891 |
| RTL-E | $29,452 | $42,420 | $39,026–$40,723 |
| Black Edition | $29,680 | $43,920 | $40,406–$42,163 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$25,367$35,331$45,294
Fair priceSport
$26,741
Sport: fair price $26,741, original MSRP $36,490, estimated dealer cost $33,571 to $35,030.
RTL
$27,648
RTL: fair price $27,648, original MSRP $39,470, estimated dealer cost $36,312 to $37,891.
RTL-E
$29,452
RTL-E: fair price $29,452, original MSRP $42,420, estimated dealer cost $39,026 to $40,723.
Black Edition
$29,680
Black Edition: fair price $29,680, original MSRP $43,920, estimated dealer cost $40,406 to $42,163.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2021 Honda Ridgeline runs about $28,529 in MT to $31,115 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $2,046 | $110+ | $30,374 |
| TX | $1,764 | $332 | $30,314 |
| FL | $1,693 | $1,074+ | $30,985 |
| NY | $1,129 | $371 | $29,718 |
| PA | $1,693 | $587 | $30,498 |
| IL | $1,764 | $683 | $30,665 |
| OH | $1,623 | $444 | $30,285 |
| GA | $1,975 | $637 | $30,830 |
| NC | $847 | $793 | $29,858 |
| WA | $1,834 | $215+ | $30,267 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $28,743 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Safety & recalls
7 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 21V900000 · 18/11/2021
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2020-2022 Passport and Odyssey vehicles. The heating pads behind both side-view mirrors may not be bonded properly, allowing the mirror glass to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy: Dealers will replace both left and right side-view mirrors, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 17, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FE5.
Campaign 23V174000 · 16/03/2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Campaign 23V458000 · 29/06/2023
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Campaign 24V064000 · 01/02/2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Honda (America Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Ridgeline vehicles. The rearview camera (RVC) tailgate wire harness may fatigue and break, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the RVC tailgate wire harness, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YI7.
Campaign 24V321000 · 09/05/2024
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Campaign 26V332000 · 21/05/2026
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
American Honda Motor Company (Honda) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles that were sold in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, or Wisconsin. The rear subframe may corrode at the suspension mounting points, which can result in rear suspension component failure.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear subframe and install a rear subframe reinforcement kit and, as necessary, repair or replace the rear subframe components, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in the fall of 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are AOU and AOT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 10, 2026.
Campaign 26V365000 · 04/06/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2021 Honda Ridgeline?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $28,541, within a typical market range of $26,995 to $30,649.
Is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $36,490, so a fair used price is roughly $7,949 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Honda Ridgeline?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $28,529 in MT to $31,115 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Honda Ridgeline?
There are about 53 days of national market supply for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Honda Ridgeline.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Honda Ridgeline?
Negotiating leverage rates 44/100 (moderate). ~53 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Honda Ridgeline?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $33,571–$35,030 — its $36,490 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/5/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.