2025 Acura MDX vs. 2024 Ford Expedition Max Review

Picture of the 2025 Acura MDX

2025 Acura
MDX

MSRP*: $51,200 to $75,250
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2024 Ford
Expedition Max

MSRP*: $58,660 to $86,800
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MPG - City 17 - 19 MPG 16 - 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy 21 - 26 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 95.0 ft3 121.4 ft3
Engine
  • 290-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 380-hp, 3.5-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 380 - 400 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 5,000 lbs 6,000 - 6,300 lbs
Exterior Length 198.4 in 221.9 in
Exterior Width 78.7 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.6 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 38.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 42.0 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 Acura MDX, 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 Acura MDX.

Convenience
With the Ford Expedition Max, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Acura MDX, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Acura MDX is a better financial choice over the Ford Expedition Max, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
The Acura MDX is a little narrower than the Ford Expedition Max, so you'll have an easier time getting in and out of the car in a tight parking spot. 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 Max.

Handling
The Acura MDX 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 Acura MDX for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Acura MDX has a lot less horsepower than the Ford Expedition Max.

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

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