How to shop for a Honda Ridgeline in Tulsa: trims, towing and new or used

Pick the Ridgeline trim by what you tow and haul, then choose new or HondaTrue certified used. Get your trade value and financing online, and test drive at South Pointe Honda, 9124 S Memorial Dr in Tulsa, before you sign anything.

At South Pointe Honda we sell new Ridgelines and HondaTrue used ones, and our Google record is 4.6 stars across 6,344 reviews. Start with the trim, because the load decides it.

Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Tulsa. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.

What should you decide before shopping for a Honda Ridgeline in Tulsa?

Three decisions come first: the trim, new or used, and how you will pay.

Every HondaTrue vehicle has a downloadable inspection report, and its inspection, reconditioning and certification costs are included in the advertised price.

What does each Honda Ridgeline trim cost and include?

Honda’s 2026 pricing starts the Sport at $40,795 and the RTL at $43,595. The TrailSport starts at $45,995, the TrailSport with HPD Wheels at $47,195, the Black Edition at $47,395 and the Black Edition Two-Tone at $47,895.

The Sport, RTL, TrailSport and Black Edition all come with a 9-speed automatic transmission with shift-by-wire and paddle shifters (Honda News, 2025). The TrailSport is the trim built for rough ground: only it has the Off-Road Tuned Suspension and All-Terrain Tires, while the Sport, RTL and Black Edition run 245/60 R18 all-season tires (Honda News, 2025). If the truck will mostly see pavement, the Sport and RTL skip that off-road hardware.

How much can a Honda Ridgeline tow, and how do you check your trailer fits?

Honda rates the 2026 Sport, RTL, TrailSport and Black Edition at 5,000 pounds of maximum towing. Payload often limits a load more than towing does, because the trailer tongue counts against it. Payload runs from 1,509 to 1,583 pounds by trim (Honda Info Center). The Sport carries the most at 1,583 pounds (Honda, 2026), and the Black Edition carries the least at 1,509 pounds (Honda, 2026).

Honda’s own example uses the RTL: a boat and trailer weighing 4,750 pounds combined, a 600-pound tongue load and four occupants (Honda Info Center). Illustrative: Honda estimates four occupants with personal items at 761 pounds. Against the RTL’s 1,544-pound payload (Honda, 2026), that leaves 783 pounds, more than the 600-pound tongue load.

A lighter trailer needs brakes only when the towed weight exceeds 40 percent of the towing vehicle’s gross vehicle weight rating (Oklahoma Statutes, 2025).

What do you get with a new, used or certified Ridgeline in Tulsa?

A new Ridgeline carries a basic warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, and a powertrain warranty of 5 years or 60,000 miles (Honda, 2026). Its corrosion coverage runs 5 years with no mileage limit (Honda, 2026).

A HondaTrue Ridgeline also comes with the inspection report and the 3-day exchange. Choose new when you want the full factory warranty from the start. Choose HondaTrue when you want the inspection report in hand before you sign.

What should you check on a Ridgeline before you buy it?

Start with recalls. The NHTSA Find recalls by VIN lookup covers incomplete safety recalls from the past 15 calendar years (NHTSA). Every vehicle has a unique VIN, so entering it shows whether that truck still needs a recall repair.

Recall records show 42 recalls for the Honda Ridgeline from 2003 to 2026 (AnyRecalls, 2026). Two are worth checking on a used truck. Recall 26V-365 covers rear subframe corrosion at the suspension mounting points on 2017 to 2023 models (diagsheet.com, 2026). Recall 23V-458 covers a tie rod fastener that can let the brake master cylinder separate from the booster, on 2020 to 2023 models (diagsheet.com, 2026).

For the title history, only approved NMVTIS data providers may sell a vehicle history report built on NMVTIS data to consumers (AAMVA). Carfax, DMVDesk and Experian do not provide NMVTIS reports to individual consumers (VehicleHistory). A HondaTrue vehicle comes with its inspection report, so read that alongside the recall results.

How do you get a Ridgeline price, trade value and financing before visiting?

Apply for financing online first. Our online finance application is labeled “Apply for Financing” and “Apply Now,” and it is hosted on Acceleride.

We accept trade-ins with negative equity. Edmunds found that 28.2% of trade-ins in July 2025 involved negative equity, with buyers owing an average of $6,902 above the vehicle’s value (Edmunds, 2025). Your online trade-in offer, valid for seven days or up to 250 miles, gives you a number to set beside the finance result.

Leases here usually run two to three years and finish with a turn-in, a new lease, a buyout or an extension. Oklahoma taxes a vehicle purchase mainly through a motor vehicle excise tax of 3.25 percent on a new vehicle, and on a used vehicle $20 on the first $1,500 of value plus 3.25 percent of the rest (Oklahoma Statutes, 2026). Illustrative: on a $40,000 new vehicle, that excise tax comes to $1,300. Oklahoma excludes the documentary fee from that taxable price (Oklahoma Administrative Code, 2024).

South Pointe Honda leads Tulsa’s Honda dealers in Google reviews, September 2026

Our Google record is 4.6 stars across 6,344 reviews, and 82 in 100 of them are five-star. Google ratings and review counts for the four Honda dealers in this comparison (Google, 2026):

In a September 2026 Google review, David B. wrote: “My daughter was needing a new or used car we stopped at South Point Honda and was greeted by the best car sell man on the dealership he’s name is Ed Smull he know exactly what we need politely invited us to look at at new Honda and used cars for the comfort of AC in the showroom set down looking at what was available and bam we found the prefect CRV HONDA Ed handled everything with experience and professional my daughter and I was very pleased and bought the CRV right there great work Ed Smull thank Sir”

That is one customer’s visit, from first look to a purchase on the same day.

FAQ

How many people does the Honda Ridgeline seat?

Honda rates the 2026 Sport, RTL, TrailSport and Black Edition at five seats each. Seating is the same across those trims, so choose the trim by payload and towing instead.

Does the Honda Ridgeline come with all-wheel drive?

Yes. The 2026 Ridgeline uses i-VTM4 all-wheel drive on the Sport, RTL, TrailSport and Black Edition (Honda News, 2025). The EPA record lists both 2026 AWD versions with All-Wheel Drive and a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine.

What gas mileage does the Honda Ridgeline get?

The EPA record rates the 2026 Ridgeline AWD at 18 city, 24 highway and 21 combined miles per gallon. The AWD TrailSport rates 18 city, 23 highway and 20 combined (Honda News, 2025). The combined figure weights city driving at 55 percent and highway at 45 percent.

Can a Honda Ridgeline carry a 4×8 sheet of plywood flat?

No. The 2026 bed measures 64.0 inches with the tailgate up and 83.0 inches with it down (Honda Automobiles, 2026), and a standard 4×8 sheet is 96 inches long. The bed is 50.0 inches wide at the wheel wells (Honda Automobiles, 2026), so the sheet’s 48-inch width fits, but plan to cut it to length.

What should an itemized Ridgeline quote show?

Oklahoma defines a dealer-added fee to include a documentary fee, processing fee, service and handling fee, administrative fee, closing fee and ADP fee. Legally required charges, such as a lien entry filing fee, are not dealer-added fees (Oklahoma Administrative Code, 2024). A dealer may not state or imply that a dealer-added fee is required by law or a government agency (Oklahoma Administrative Code, 2024).

Why buy your Honda Ridgeline from South Pointe Honda in Tulsa?

Our Ridgeline inventory lets you compare new and HondaTrue used models in one visit, and you can start the trade offer and finance application online first. A new Ridgeline can be bought online through Acceleride and delivered to you, and we also ship cars out of state and deliver new or pre-owned vehicles to the buyer’s driveway.

In a July 2026 Google review, Martin wrote: “Great service. Didn’t try to upsell me and answered all my questions.” That is one customer’s visit, and it describes the process you will walk into.

Start with your trim and your tow number, then bring your trade details. Browse Ridgeline inventory at South Pointe Honda, 9124 S Memorial Dr, Tulsa.

South Pointe 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 Tulsa showroom, or call (918) 496-7833.

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 South Pointe Honda for complete details regarding current vehicle inventory, pricing, and equipment.