Used 2021 Honda Ridgeline for SaleNationwide

How much does the 2021 Honda Ridgeline cost?

Prices have softened 4.35% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 829 listings available, which gives you a meaningful amount of inventory to compare.

Is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline a good car?

Yes — it earns a 5/5 user rating and a 7/10 expert rating. The standout strength is Form and function at 10/10.

Owners consistently praise its comfort, ride quality, spacious interior, and useful cargo space. The truck’s innovative bed and everyday usability also come through as recurring strengths.

The trade-offs are clear: you give up alternate bed or cab configurations, and towing and payload capacity are limited. For you, that means the Ridgeline makes the most sense if you want a pickup that feels easy to live with every day rather than one built around maximum truck capability.

It also fits shoppers who want a midsize crew cab pickup with a more truck-like appearance without sacrificing comfort or practicality. Good and great deals account for 30.6% of listings, which suggests there are still some attractive opportunities in the market.

Is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction. The owner feedback also points to a dependable, trouble-free ownership experience, with many drivers emphasizing comfort and the kind of everyday usability you can count on over time.

The truck’s smooth, refined V6 powertrain and standard all-wheel-drive setup support that impression of durability and confidence in daily use. Honda also builds in a practical, easy-to-live-with character that tends to matter when you plan to keep a vehicle for the long haul.

For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is less about basic dependability and more about whether the truck’s limited capability matches how you actually plan to use it.

What should I look for when buying a used 2021 Honda Ridgeline?

Accident-free inventory is solid at 78.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

You should still check the report carefully, because a clean listing percentage does not replace a proper history review. Prioritize a pre-purchase inspection that focuses on body condition, tire wear, brake condition, and signs of hard use. If you plan to tow or haul regularly, pay extra attention to how the truck has been maintained and whether its condition matches the seller’s claims.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The Sport trim is the only one with cloth seats, and it comes with a more basic equipment set than higher trims. The upper trims add more convenience and comfort features, so you should weigh whether the extra equipment is worth the jump in price.
• Powertrain: Every Ridgeline uses a 280-horsepower V6 with a nine-speed automatic and standard torque-vectoring all-wheel drive. It’s tuned for smooth, refined driving rather than rock-crawling, and its modest ground clearance and shallow angles reflect that.
• Safety package: Honda Sensing is standard and includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, and lane-centering assistance. Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning is standard on all but the Sport, and the top trims add automatic high-beam headlights.
• Infotainment: Every Ridgeline gets an 8-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, text messaging, basic HondaLink services, and USB charging ports. Higher trims add SiriusXM, HD Radio, navigation, voice recognition, traffic information, a premium sound system, and wireless smartphone charging.
• Fuel efficiency: No fuel-economy figure is stated in the available data.

Which 2021 Honda Ridgeline trim should I buy?

The 2021 Honda Ridgeline is offered in 4 trim levels: Sport, RTL, RTL-E, and Black Edition.

Here's the short version:

• Sport: This is the entry point, and it gives you the core Ridgeline formula with the standard V6, all-wheel drive, 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Honda Sensing. It makes sense if you want the lowest-cost way into the model, but you give up some convenience and comfort upgrades found higher up the range.
• RTL: This is the trim to focus on if you want the best balance of equipment and value. It adds more comfort and convenience than Sport while staying below the more expensive luxury-leaning trims, making it the most sensible choice for many used buyers.
• RTL-E: This trim adds more premium equipment and technology, including the kinds of upgrades that make the Ridgeline feel more upscale and easier to live with on a daily basis. Choose it if you want a richer feature set and are willing to pay for it.
• Black Edition: This is the range-topping choice, aimed at buyers who want the most upscale presentation and the fullest equipment list. It’s the one to buy if you want the most premium version of the Ridgeline and price is less of a concern.

Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning is standard on all but the Sport, and the top trims include automatic high-beam headlights.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2021 Honda Ridgeline?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so you can shop with some leverage if you stay patient.

• Deal availability: 30.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 829 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.35% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 78.4% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $27,165, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline's resale value?

The current average of $27,576 sits slightly below last year's $28,831.

That softer pricing suggests the market has become a bit more favorable for buyers, which can make future resale a little more competitive for you as an owner. If you buy at the right price now, you may have a better chance of preserving value later because your starting point is lower.

The Ridgeline’s broad appeal as a comfortable, practical pickup should help support demand, especially among shoppers who value everyday usability over maximum truck capability. Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2021 Honda Ridgeline safe?

The 2021 Ridgeline earns a 6/10 safety score from our experts.

Honda Sensing is standard in every Ridgeline, and it includes adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, and lane-centering assistance. The truck also has a multi-angle reversing camera, while blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning is standard on all but the Sport, and the top trims add automatic high-beam headlights.

One caveat is that the adaptive cruise control can react too aggressively in some traffic situations, so you should not assume the driver-assistance system will always behave perfectly. That makes it especially important to stay engaged behind the wheel and not rely on the tech as a substitute for attention.

Should I buy a 2021 Honda Ridgeline or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2021 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2021 if:

• 30.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is solid at 78.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 4.35% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It brings a facelifted, more truck-like look while keeping the Ridgeline’s comfortable, practical character.

Consider the 2020 if:

• At $25,808, the 2020 costs less than the current year's $27,576 average.
• It blends truck usefulness with everyday livability.

Consider the 2022 if:

• At $29,522, the 2022 costs more than the current year's $27,576 average.
• It carries over the refined, comfortable formula with minimal change.

The bottom line: If you want the best mix of updated styling, strong owner satisfaction, and a softer market price, the 2021 is the sweet spot. If your priority is saving money, the 2020 is the better value play; if you want the newer model-year badge and are willing to pay more, the 2022 is the straightforward alternative.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.