2025 Ford Expedition Max vs. 2025 Honda Pilot Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Expedition Max

2025 Ford
Expedition Max

MSRP*: $61,150 to $86,655
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Picture of the 2025 Honda Pilot

2025 Honda
Pilot

MSRP*: $40,200 to $54,580
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 23 - 27 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 123.1 ft3 86.5 - 87.0 ft3
Engine
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 285-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 400 hp 285 hp
Towing Capacity 6,300 - 9,000 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 221.7 in 199.9 - 200.2 in
Exterior Width 80.0 in 78.5 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.1 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 40.8 in
Head Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 39.1 - 40.5 in
Rear 39.2 - 40.2 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
The Ford Expedition Max offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Honda Pilot. The Ford Expedition Max will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Pilot.

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). The Ford Expedition Max will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Honda Pilot, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition Max is a little wider than the Honda Pilot, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. If you go with the Ford Expedition Max, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Honda Pilot.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Expedition Max is clearly the choice over the Honda Pilot for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Expedition Max greatly out-muscles the Honda Pilot.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Expedition Max does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Honda Pilot.

Utility
The Ford Expedition Max has less seating than the Honda Pilot, making the Honda Pilot the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. With the Ford Expedition Max, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Honda Pilot.