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Ford Edge vs. Ford Explorer Review

How the Ford Edge stacks up against the Ford Explorer - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Ford Edge
Price Range: $26,635 - $36,605
2010 Ford Explorer
Price Range: $28,470 - $39,180
Ford Edge vs. Ford Explorer Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Ford Edge to the dealership as the Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer requires a lot of gas compared to the Ford Edge. Regarding gas mileage, the Edge beats the Ford Explorer. With respect to MSRP, the Ford Edge doesn't cost much less than the Explorer. The Ford Explorer will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Ford Edge. The Ford Edge will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Ford Explorer.

Utility
Drivers with frequent child-duty might favor the Explorer over the Ford Edge. The Explorer is likely a better choice than the Ford Edge in terms of transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of loot or massive dogs. Towing is significantly more the Explorer's forte than it is the Ford Edge's.

Convenience
You most definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Ford Explorer than with the Edge, because both offer similar ranges.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Ford Edge offers a bit more head room than the Ford Explorer, there frankly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the Ford Edge make it significantly more spacious for your passengers than the Ford Explorer.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Explorer than the Edge because of its larger tank. The Ford Edge and the Ford Explorer compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Explorer and the Ford Edge quite certainly handle approximately the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Explorer has a larger engine than the Edge. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Ford Edge has no lessons to learn when it comes to pickup from the Ford Explorer.

Warranty
The Ford Edge and the Ford Explorer have the same basic after-sale protection.

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