Acura MDX vs Ford Expedition
Overview | |
MSRP$50,150 | MSRP$52,405 |
Average price$29,210 | Average price$35,473 |
Listings8998 | Listings9150 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe Acura MDX is a mainstay of the luxury SUV segment, and it covers the bases remarkably well. Its well-rounded nature is perhaps because it shares a platform with the Honda Pilot (another fantastic family hauler) but for that same reason, it doesn’t offer the same cachet as a BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz GLE. Whether you are on a road trip or heading to work, the MDX is comfortable, refined, and has space for the family and their gear. For 2024, there’s a new Type-S trim level, bringing a new level of performance to the three-row, seven-passenger midsize luxury SUV. But as we’ll get into in a bit, the MDX is held back by a maddening infotainment system that could truly be a sticking point to overshadow all other positive attributes. Verdict: The MDX is a beautiful, safe, and cost-effective luxury SUV, and the new Type-S trim level delivers a higher level of performance. However, it doesn’t offer as much space as some of its competitors, and we wouldn’t recommend it to anyone easily frustrated by finnicky tech interfaces. | |
Reviews SummaryCertain cars garner a surprising amount of attention. While driving a 2022 Ford Expedition Limited in Stone Blue Metallic with one of the Stealth Edition option packages, we received numerous compliments on this SUV, and it was all related to the paint color and the wheels. Fortunately for Ford, the 2022 Expedition’s beauty is more than skin deep. This is a terrific full-size SUV in all ways but one. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 380 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train4X2 |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower380 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 380 hp V6 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque470 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower380 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | Drivetrain4X2 |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City17 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity8 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space63.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight4271 lbs | Curb Weight5306 lbs |
Height67.1 in | Height76.6 in |
Length198.4 in | Length210.0 in |
Width78.7 in | Width93.4 in |
Wheelbase113.8 in | Wheelbase122.5 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1894 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity9300 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity6000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $50,150 | $52,405 |
Average price | $29,210 | $35,473 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 7.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Acura MDX is a mainstay of the luxury SUV segment, and it covers the bases remarkably well. Its well-rounded nature is perhaps because it shares a platform with the Honda Pilot (another fantastic family hauler) but for that same reason, it doesn’t offer the same cachet as a BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz GLE. Whether you are on a road trip or heading to work, the MDX is comfortable, refined, and has space for the family and their gear. For 2024, there’s a new Type-S trim level, bringing a new level of performance to the three-row, seven-passenger midsize luxury SUV. But as we’ll get into in a bit, the MDX is held back by a maddening infotainment system that could truly be a sticking point to overshadow all other positive attributes. Verdict: The MDX is a beautiful, safe, and cost-effective luxury SUV, and the new Type-S trim level delivers a higher level of performance. However, it doesn’t offer as much space as some of its competitors, and we wouldn’t recommend it to anyone easily frustrated by finnicky tech interfaces. | Certain cars garner a surprising amount of attention. While driving a 2022 Ford Expedition Limited in Stone Blue Metallic with one of the Stealth Edition option packages, we received numerous compliments on this SUV, and it was all related to the paint color and the wheels. Fortunately for Ford, the 2022 Expedition’s beauty is more than skin deep. This is a terrific full-size SUV in all ways but one. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.5L 380 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | 4X2 |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 380 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 23 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.5L 380 hp V6 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 470 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6200 rpm | 380 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | 4X2 |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 17 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 23 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 8 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 63.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4271 lbs | 5306 lbs |
Height | 67.1 in | 76.6 in |
Length | 198.4 in | 210.0 in |
Width | 78.7 in | 93.4 in |
Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 122.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1894 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 9300 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6000 lbs | |
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