Ford Expedition MAX vs. Honda Odyssey
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Expedition MAX and Honda Odyssey contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Expedition MAX and the Honda Odyssey.
In comparing the Ford Expedition MAX's and the Honda Odyssey's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition MAX has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Honda Odyssey has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Ford Expedition MAX's and the Honda Odyssey's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the Ford Expedition MAX's price is between $70,910 and $93,940, with the Honda Odyssey priced between $43,246 and $53,600.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Expedition MAX loses 60.1 percent of its value and the Honda Odyssey loses 43.4 percent of its value. This means the Honda Odyssey retains 16.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Expedition MAX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Expedition MAX’s base engine makes 400 horsepower, and the Honda Odyssey base engine makes 280 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Expedition MAX, a fullsize SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Ford Expedition MAX and the Honda Odyssey have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
70910 - 93940
Starting MSRP:
61470
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
43246 - 53600
Starting MSRP:
42795
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Minivans)
40561
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Minivans)
36990 - 42795
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
80072
Price Range:
68258 - 94031
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
80211
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
71641 - 90487
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Minivans)
45452
Category Avg Price Range:
(Minivans)
45452 - 45452
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
37219
Depreciation %:
0.60547456
Resale Value $:
24251
Residual Value %:
0.39452544
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Large SUVs)
0.56272363
Category Depreciation Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.47365125 - 0.60547456
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
18692
Depreciation %:
0.4367756
Resale Value $:
24103
Residual Value %:
0.5632244
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Minivans)
0.50181641
Category Depreciation Range:
(Minivans)
0.4367756 - 0.5533392
Ford Expedition MAX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Honda Odyssey Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.2 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Expedition MAX
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
8.8 - 11.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Odyssey
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.4
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.385
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.364629999597248
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 6.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Ford Expedition MAX Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 34Ranking
5 out of / 34Ranking
5 out of / 34Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 34Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 34Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 34Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
16 out of / 34Ranking
19 out of / 34Ranking
24 out of / 30Ranking
27 out of / 34Ranking
33 out of / 34Honda Odyssey Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 7Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Minivan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Expedition MAX Trim Levels
Active, King Ranch, Platinum, XL SSV
Honda Odyssey Trim Levels
Elite, EX-L, Sport-L, Touring
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
480 foot-lbs @ 3300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
262 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4 / 4X2
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Available
Captain's seat:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Backup camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
36.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
123.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
211.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61.6 inches
Cargo Space:
32.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
140.7 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
192.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5794 lbs
Width:
94.6 inches
Height:
77.9 inches
Length:
221.7 inches
Wheelbase:
131.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4526 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
69.6 inches
Length:
205.2 inches
Wheelbase:
118.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R18E
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/60R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Stone Blue
Gray
Dark Matter Gray
Silver
Space Silver
White
Oxford White
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Smoke Blue Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Silver
Solar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Red
Radiant Red Metallic II
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Gray
Black
Black
