2025 Ford Expedition Max vs. 2025 Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,785 to $56,240
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MPG - City Info not available 18 - 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 25 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 - 8 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 123.1 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 400-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 440-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 400 hp 300 - 400 hp
Towing Capacity 6,300 - 9,000 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 221.7 in 198.8 in
Exterior Width 80.0 in 78.9 in
Leg Room Front 43.9 in
Rear 41.1 in
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Head Room Front 41.8 in
Rear 40.0 in
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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 Ford Explorer. 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 Ford Explorer.

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 Ford Explorer, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The Ford Expedition Max is a little wider than the Ford Explorer, 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 Ford Explorer.

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

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 Ford Explorer.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Expedition Max and the Ford Explorer.