2015 Acura MDX vs. 2015 Ford Expedition
In comparing the 2015 Acura MDX's and the 2015 Ford Expedition's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Acura MDX has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. The 2015 Ford Expedition has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2015 Acura MDX's and the 2015 Ford Expedition's specifications and ratings, the 2015 Ford Expedition is a better car than the 2015 Acura MDX.
2015 Acura MDX vs. 2015 Ford Expedition Pricing
A used 2015 Acura MDX ranges from $13,718 to $24,895 while a used 2015 Ford Expedition is priced between $12,548 to $27,798.
2015 Acura MDX vs. 2015 Ford Expedition Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2015 Acura MDX loses 53.7 percent of its value and the 2015 Ford Expedition loses 52.4 percent of its value. This means the 2015 Ford Expedition retains 1.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2015 Acura MDX.
2015 Acura MDX vs. 2015 Ford Expedition Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura MDX is 8.8 out of 10 while the Ford Expedition's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Acura MDX being ranked 1 out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs and the Ford Expedition being ranked 3 out of 10 Best Large SUVs.
2015 Acura MDX vs. 2015 Ford Expedition Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura MDX is 9.4 out of 10. For the Ford Expedition the reliability rating is 9.0 out of 10. This gives the Acura MDX a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Ford Expedition.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2015 Acura MDX’s base engine makes 290 horsepower, and the 2015 Ford Expedition base engine makes 365 horsepower. The MDX is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles. The Expedition is rated to deliver an average of 18 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 616 miles.This gives the 2015 Acura MDX the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2015 Ford Expedition the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are crossover/midsize SUVs, the 2015 Ford Expedition has the advantage of offering more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2015 Acura MDX and the 2015 Ford Expedition have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
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Used Asking Price:
13718 - 24895
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.537302
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
12548 - 27798
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.524418
Acura MDX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.801055 / 10
Reliability:
9.403166 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford Expedition Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.604573 / 10
Reliability:
9.013721 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Acura MDX Rankings
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46 out of / 68Ford Expedition Rankings
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54 out of / 56Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 Acura MDX Trim Levels
Base, SH-AWD, SH-AWD w/Advance w/RES, SH-AWD w/Tech, SH-AWD w/Tech w/RES, w/Advance w/RES, w/Tech, w/Tech w/RES
2015 Ford Expedition Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, XL Fleet, XLT
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
290 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
267 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.072 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
365 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
420 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 546 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
16 / 22 / 18
Range (city/hwy):
448 / 616 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
59.1 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
68.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
147.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.7 inches
Cargo Space:
18.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
108.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
178.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4025 lbs
Width:
77.2 inches
Height:
67.6 inches
Length:
193.6 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5600 lbs
Width:
91.8 inches
Height:
77.2 inches
Length:
206 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P245/60R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R17