2024 Acura ZDX vs. 2024 Ford Expedition Max Review

Picture of the 2024 Acura ZDX

2024 Acura
ZDX

MSRP*: $64,500 to $74,500
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Picture of the 2024 Ford Expedition Max

2024 Ford
Expedition Max

MSRP*: $58,660 to $86,800
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MPG - City Info not available 16 - 17 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 62.0 - 63.0 ft3 121.4 ft3
Engine
  • 358-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 490-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 499-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 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, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 358 - 499 hp 380 - 400 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs 6,000 - 6,300 lbs
Exterior Length 197.7 in 221.9 in
Exterior Width 77.0 in 79.9 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 39.4 in
Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.5 in
Head Room Front 37.8 in
Rear 37.0 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 ZDX, 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 ZDX.

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 ZDX will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Ford Expedition Max.

Dimensions
Since the Acura ZDX 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 Acura ZDX, 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 ZDX has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Ford Expedition Max, allowing you to much 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 ZDX for pulling heavy loads. The Acura ZDX has a little more horsepower than the Ford Expedition Max.

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

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Acura ZDX seats a lot fewer people than the Ford Expedition Max. The Acura ZDX has significantly less cargo capacity than the Ford Expedition Max.