2026 Acura MDX vs. 2025 Ford Expedition Review

Picture of the 2026 Acura MDX

2026 Acura
MDX

MSRP*: $51,800 to $75,850
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Picture of the 2025 Ford Expedition

2025 Ford
Expedition

MSRP*: $57,400 to $84,000
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 21 - 26 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 95.0 ft3 108.5 ft3
Engine
  • 290-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 290 - 355 hp 400 - 440 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 6,100 - 9,600 lbs
Exterior Length 198.4 in 209.9 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 81.5 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.1 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Ford Expedition than in the Acura MDX, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Ford Expedition will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Acura MDX.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Acura MDX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Ford Expedition.

Dimensions
Since the Acura MDX is much slimmer than the Ford Expedition, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Acura MDX, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Ford Expedition.

Handling
The Acura MDX has the same turning radius as the Ford Expedition, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Expedition is clearly the choice over the Acura MDX for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Acura MDX has a lot less horsepower than the Ford Expedition.

Powertrain
The Acura MDX has much lower torque than the Ford Expedition, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Acura MDX and the Ford Expedition. The Acura MDX has less cargo space than the Ford Expedition, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.