2019 Acura MDX vs 2020 Ford Expedition
CarGurus highlights
The 2020 Ford Expedition emerges as the more favorable choice, scoring higher in performance, form and function, technology, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Its impressive towing capabilities, passenger comfort, and advanced safety features make it a compelling option for consumers seeking a full-size SUV.
Choose the 2020 Ford Expedition if:
Shop Now- You require a full-size SUV with impressive towing capabilities and cargo capacity.
- Passenger comfort and advanced safety features are top priorities for you.
- You are looking for a robust and reliable vehicle with advanced driving assistance systems.
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Choose the 2019 Acura MDX if:
Shop Now- You prioritize a comfortable and practical interior with ample storage.
- You are interested in a midsize luxury SUV with competitive leasing programs.
- You prefer a vehicle with continuous improvements and a racy new A-Spec Package trim level.
399 results
Overview | |
MSRP$44,300 | MSRP$48,990 |
Average price$27,224 | Average price$38,068 |
Listings398 | Listings1255 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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2019 Acura MDX Reviews SummarySlowly but surely, Acura is picking itself up and dusting itself off after a decade of wayward product development and marketing decisions took Honda’s luxury division off-track. Through it all, though, the MDX midsize 3-row crossover SUV has propped the company up, selling in great enough quantities and at high enough profit margins to ensure Acura’s survival. Now in its sixth year since a complete redesign, is the 2019 MDX still worthy in a battle against newer competitors? | |
2020 Ford Expedition Reviews SummaryEquipped with three rows of legitimately comfortable seating for as many as eight passengers, able to hold as much as 121.5 cubic feet of cargo, capable of towing up to 9,300 pounds of trailer, and supplying a minimum of 9.7 inches of ground clearance, I can’t think of a better all-around SUV than the 2020 Ford Expedition. But all of this capability doesn’t come cheap. Prices start at $52,810 for an Expedition XLT, and our Expedition King Ranch test vehicle tallied up to $75,185, including its extra-cost paint and destination charge. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 375 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower375 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 375 hp V6 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque470 lb-ft @ 2250 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower375 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.0 cu ft | Cargo Space20.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4032 lbs | Curb Weight5443 lbs |
Height67.4 in | Height76.6 in |
Length196.2 in | Length210.0 in |
Width77.7 in | Width93.4 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase122.5 in |
Maximum Payload1336 lbs | Maximum Payload1750 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity9300 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity6000 lbs |
CarGurus highlights
The 2020 Ford Expedition emerges as the more favorable choice, scoring higher in performance, form and function, technology, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Its impressive towing capabilities, passenger comfort, and advanced safety features make it a compelling option for consumers seeking a full-size SUV.
Choose the 2020 Ford Expedition if:
Shop Now- You require a full-size SUV with impressive towing capabilities and cargo capacity.
- Passenger comfort and advanced safety features are top priorities for you.
- You are looking for a robust and reliable vehicle with advanced driving assistance systems.
1253 results
Choose the 2019 Acura MDX if:
Shop Now- You prioritize a comfortable and practical interior with ample storage.
- You are interested in a midsize luxury SUV with competitive leasing programs.
- You prefer a vehicle with continuous improvements and a racy new A-Spec Package trim level.
399 results
Overview | ||
MSRP | $44,300 | $48,990 |
Average price | $27,224 | $38,068 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Slowly but surely, Acura is picking itself up and dusting itself off after a decade of wayward product development and marketing decisions took Honda’s luxury division off-track. Through it all, though, the MDX midsize 3-row crossover SUV has propped the company up, selling in great enough quantities and at high enough profit margins to ensure Acura’s survival. Now in its sixth year since a complete redesign, is the 2019 MDX still worthy in a battle against newer competitors? | Equipped with three rows of legitimately comfortable seating for as many as eight passengers, able to hold as much as 121.5 cubic feet of cargo, capable of towing up to 9,300 pounds of trailer, and supplying a minimum of 9.7 inches of ground clearance, I can’t think of a better all-around SUV than the 2020 Ford Expedition. But all of this capability doesn’t come cheap. Prices start at $52,810 for an Expedition XLT, and our Expedition King Ranch test vehicle tallied up to $75,185, including its extra-cost paint and destination charge. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.5L 375 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 375 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.5L 375 hp V6 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 470 lb-ft @ 2250 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 375 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 23 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.0 cu ft | 20.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4032 lbs | 5443 lbs |
Height | 67.4 in | 76.6 in |
Length | 196.2 in | 210.0 in |
Width | 77.7 in | 93.4 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 122.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1336 lbs | 1750 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 9300 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6000 lbs | |
Look and feel
2019 Acura MDX
9/10
2020 Ford Expedition
8/10
CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Acura MDX as 9 out of 10 and the 2020 Ford Expedition as 8 out of 10. The 2019 Acura MDX has been a dominant force in the midsize, 3-row crossover segment for over a decade. It offers continuous improvements, including a racy new A-Spec Package trim level, improved interior materials, and an adaptive damping suspension. The 2020 Ford Expedition is a cleanly styled full-size SUV, with a handsome set of 22-inch aluminum wheels and a mesh grille insert.
Performance
2019 Acura MDX
9/10
2020 Ford Expedition
9/10
CarGurus experts rate both the 2019 Acura MDX and the 2020 Ford Expedition 9 out of 10. The 2019 Acura MDX comes with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, making 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. It offers an optional SH-AWD system and a Sport Hybrid model with a 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission. The 2020 Ford Expedition is equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, delivering 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. It also offers a 10-speed automatic transmission and impressive towing capabilities.
Form and function
2019 Acura MDX
9/10
2020 Ford Expedition
10/10
CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Acura MDX 9 out of 10 and the 2020 Ford Expedition 10 out of 10. The 2019 Acura MDX offers an exceptionally comfortable and practical interior, with fantastic front seats, a GPS-linked triple-zone climate control system, and ample storage. The 2020 Ford Expedition excels in towing, cargo capacity, and passenger comfort, offering first-class accommodations for passengers and a genuinely comfortable third-row seat for adults.
Technology
2019 Acura MDX
5/10
2020 Ford Expedition
8/10
CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Acura MDX 5 out of 10 and the 2020 Ford Expedition 8 out of 10. The 2019 Acura MDX features an upgraded infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but its dual-screen approach is criticized for being cumbersome. The 2020 Ford Expedition comes with FordPass Connect, a navigation system, and an available premium sound system from Bang & Olufsen, but it lacks the advanced 12-inch Sync 4 setup.
Safety
2019 Acura MDX
8/10
2020 Ford Expedition
10/10
CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Acura MDX 8 out of 10 and the 2020 Ford Expedition 10 out of 10. The 2019 Acura MDX offers impressive crash-test ratings and a suite of safety systems, while the 2020 Ford Expedition comes with Ford Co-Pilot360, a collection of advanced driving assistance systems, and excellent crash safety ratings.
Cost Effectiveness
2019 Acura MDX
8/10
2020 Ford Expedition
7/10
CarGurus experts rate the 2019 Acura MDX 8 out of 10 and the 2020 Ford Expedition 7 out of 10. The Acura MDX offered a competitive leasing program and a great deal when compared with other midsize luxury SUVs. On the other hand, the Ford Expedition was an expensive choice to buy and own when new, especially in terms of fuel economy.
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