Honda Passport or Honda Ridgeline: which fits Oklahoma City drivers?
Honda Passport or Honda Ridgeline: which fits Oklahoma City drivers?
The Honda Passport fits you if you carry people and gear inside a closed cabin. The Honda Ridgeline fits you if you haul bulky or messy loads in an open bed. Bob Howard Honda sells both new at 13201 N Kelley Ave in Oklahoma City, and you can book a test drive of either online or by phone.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Oklahoma City. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Honda Passport for closed cargo, Honda Ridgeline for open-bed loads in Oklahoma City
The Passport is the right pick when your cargo fits behind closed doors. Its maker’s figures put 83.8 cubic feet behind the first row and 104.6 cubic feet at max, all inside a five-seat cabin with 41.1 inches of first-row legroom. The Ridgeline has a 36.7-inch second row and a bed for the loads a cabin cannot take. If your week includes muddy gear, lumber or hauling that would ruin a carpet, the Ridgeline is the one built for it.
Most Oklahoma City buyers already know which kind of week they have. The question is which kind they will have for the next five years. Pick the vehicle that matches the load you carry most often rather than the one you carry once a season.
How much can the Honda Passport and Honda Ridgeline carry in cargo space?
The Passport gives you cabin cargo. Maker figures list 83.8 cubic feet behind the first row and 104.6 cubic feet at max on every RTL and TrailSport trim, with the TrailSport Elite at 83.2 and 104.4. Those numbers are the space you can load without anything riding outside.
The Ridgeline Sport lists a maker’s bed length of 64.0 inches and a max payload of 1,583 pounds. Payload is the weight the truck can carry in the bed and cabin together, so a full load of tools, mulch or a dog crate with two adults takes up part of that number. For a bed that takes a 4×8 sheet of plywood lying flat, the Ridgeline is the vehicle to compare.
What can the Honda Passport and Honda Ridgeline tow and haul in payload?
Every Passport trim and every Ridgeline trim in the maker’s 2026 figures is rated to tow 5,000 pounds. A tow rating is a ceiling for the trailer, and it comes with a hitch, a loaded trailer and a load you have weighed, so check your trailer’s loaded weight before you buy.
The difference is what sits on top. The Ridgeline is a truck, and its bed carries the payload. The Passport carries its payload in the cabin and cargo area. If you tow a boat or a utility trailer and also need the bed, the Ridgeline keeps the load outside your back seat.
How do the Honda Passport and Ridgeline differ in size, seating and ground clearance?
Both models seat five. The Passport puts 41.1 inches of legroom in the first row and 40.9 inches in the second. The Ridgeline has 40.9 inches up front and 36.7 inches in the back.
That 4-inch gap in the second row matters on a long trip. A teenager or an adult who sits in back for an hour will notice it on the Passport first. The Passport is the one to test if your rear seat carries people more than gear.
What do the Honda Passport and Ridgeline list for price, towing, seating and cargo?
The Passport starts at $44,950 for the RTL, and the RTL Towing is $45,650. The Passport TrailSport starts at $48,650. The Ridgeline starts at $40,795 for the Sport, $43,595 for the RTL, $45,995 for the TrailSport and $47,395 for the Black Edition.
The price gap between the two models is smaller than many buyers expect. The Ridgeline Sport starts $4,155 below the Passport RTL. What you pay for is the bed on one side and the enclosed cabin on the other. Compare the trim that matches your load, not the lowest sticker.
When the Honda Passport or Ridgeline fails your fuel or warranty needs
The maker’s 2026 figures for the all-wheel-drive Passport are 19 city, 25 highway and 21 combined. The Passport AWD TrailSport is 18, 23 and 20. The all-wheel-drive Ridgeline is 18 city, 24 highway and 21 combined.
Both models carry the same warranty from Honda: a basic warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles, a powertrain warranty of 5 years or 60,000 miles, and corrosion coverage of 5 years with no mileage limit. If your driving is mostly short trips in stop-and-go traffic on the way to work, expect the lower city figure to cost you more at the pump than the highway number suggests. If your week is mostly highway miles, the Passport and Ridgeline AWD figures sit close together.
What does each Honda Passport and Ridgeline trim add to the price?
The Passport climbs from $44,950 for the RTL to $45,650 for the RTL Towing, $46,150 for the RTL Blackout, $48,650 for the TrailSport, $49,850 for its Blackout version, $52,650 for the Elite and $53,850 for the Elite Blackout.
The Ridgeline climbs from $40,795 for the Sport to $43,595 for the RTL, $45,995 for the TrailSport, $47,195 for the TrailSport with HPD Wheels, $47,395 for the Black Edition and $47,895 for its Two-Tone version. Pick the trim whose extras you will use, and skip the rest.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a test drive of the Passport and the Ridgeline at Bob Howard Honda?
Test drives can be booked online or by phone, and the dealership sits on North Kelley Avenue in north Oklahoma City, ZIP code 73131. The sales phone is (405) 753-8700, and sales hours are Monday to Saturday, 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, with sales closed Sunday.
What warranty comes with a new Honda Passport or Ridgeline?
Both models carry a basic warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The corrosion warranty is 5 years with no mileage limit.
Can I lease or finance a new Honda at Bob Howard Honda?
We offer Honda leases alongside new and pre-owned financing. A Honda lease allows a buyout either partway through the term or when the term ends. We also offer a secure online finance application.
What taxes and fees apply when I buy a new vehicle in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma taxes a vehicle purchase mainly through a motor vehicle excise tax, levied by 68 O.S. Section 2103 at three and one-fourth percent (3 1/4%) of the value of each new vehicle (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 68, Section 2103, 2026). A second layer, a state sales tax of 1.25% under 68 O.S. Section 1355(2), applies on top of it (Oklahoma Statutes, Title 68, Section 1355(2), 2023). Service Oklahoma also lists a Vehicle Title Fee of $11.00 and a Transfer Fee of $17.00 among the initial registration fees (Service Oklahoma, 2026).
Do the Passport and Ridgeline come with all-wheel drive?
Yes. The Passport is sold with all-wheel drive, and so is the Ridgeline. Both use gasoline engines in the maker’s 2026 figures.
Can I get pre-approved for financing before I visit?
We offer a secure online finance application. Pre-approval runs online, and the credit form takes minutes.
Can I service my Passport or Ridgeline without an appointment?
Walk-ins need no appointment in the dedicated express service lanes, which handle oil and filter changes, fluid checks, multi-point inspections, tire rotation and repair, wiper blades, battery testing and replacement, bulb replacement, and engine and cabin filters.
Why test drive the Passport and Ridgeline at Bob Howard Honda on North Kelley Avenue?
Bob Howard Honda sells both the Passport and the Ridgeline new at 13201 N Kelley Ave in Oklahoma City. You can book a test drive online or by phone, and you can start your financing online before you visit. Across 4,311 Google reviews, the dealership holds a 4.5-star rating, and 82 in 100 of those reviews are five-star.
A customer in a May 2026 Google review, Robbie M., wrote: “Huge shoutout to Brett Goodner, Taylor Cook, and Greg Cortes for making the process of buying my CPO Honda Ridgeline smooth from start to finish. Honest, professional, and genuinely great people to work with. They took care of me every step of the way and made the whole experience easy and stress-free. If you’re looking for a team that truly cares, go see these guys!”
Start with a test drive of the model that matches your load. Call (405) 753-8700 or book online, and bring your list of what you haul.
Bob Howard Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Oklahoma City showroom, or call (405) 753-8700.
Disclaimer: Vehicle features, specifications, pricing, options, and availability may vary based on production timelines and dealership inventory; images are for illustrative purposes only. Starting MSRP figures are national and exclude destination freight charges, tax, title, license, and dealer fees. Standard and available equipment varies by trim, configuration, and model year; confirm the specification of the individual vehicle before purchase. Maximum towing and payload ratings depend on cab, bed, drivetrain, and equipment configuration; see the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual and trailering guide for limits. Electric range and charging times vary with battery, configuration, temperature, terrain, load, and driving habits. Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Financing and pre-approval are subject to credit approval. Contact Bob Howard Honda for complete details regarding current vehicle inventory, pricing, and equipment.
