Honda Ridgeline

Base MSRP $30,805

The Honda Ridgeline is in a class of its own--it is the only truck in the full-size segment to use a closed-box frame and unit-body construction. It utilizes independent front and rear suspension, but features a relatively short bed and a car-like driving experience. The Honda pickup is a bit more expensive than the Ford and Dodge, with a starting price around $29,000, and offers only one engine option. The Ridgeline may not be capable of the massive towing numbers of other full-size pickups, but it excels in 5-passenger comfort and handling that is decidedly better than that of a truck.