2026 Dodge Durango vs. 2025 Ford Expedition Max Review

Picture of the 2026 Dodge Durango

2026 Dodge
Durango

MSRP*: $38,995 to $79,995
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Picture of the 2025 Ford Expedition Max

2025 Ford
Expedition Max

MSRP*: $61,525 to $87,000
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MPG - City 12 - 18 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 17 - 25 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 85.1 ft3 123.1 ft3
Engine
  • 293-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 295-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 360-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 710-hp, 6.2-liter, 8 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, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 295 - 710 hp 400 hp
Towing Capacity 6,200 - 8,700 lbs 6,300 - 9,000 lbs
Exterior Length 200.8 - 201.0 in 221.7 in
Exterior Width 75.8 - 76.4 in 81.5 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 38.6 in
Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.1 in
Head Room Front 39.9 in
Rear 39.8 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 Max than in the Dodge Durango, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Ford Expedition Max will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Dodge Durango.

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). Clearly, the Dodge Durango is a better financial choice over the Ford Expedition Max, when considering MSRP.

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

Handling
The Dodge Durango has a smaller turning radius than the Ford Expedition Max, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Ford Expedition Max is clearly the choice over the Dodge Durango for pulling heavy loads. The Dodge Durango has a little less horsepower than the Ford Expedition Max.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Dodge Durango doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Ford Expedition Max.

Utility
The Dodge Durango has less seating than the Ford Expedition Max, making the Ford Expedition Max the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Dodge Durango has significantly less cargo capacity than the Ford Expedition Max.