Ford Edge vs. Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander. The Toyota Highlander doesn't pale in comparison to the Ford Edge as far as gas mileage. With respect to MSRP, the Toyota Highlander doesn't cost much less than the Ford Edge.

Utility
The Toyota Highlander will definitely prove handier than the Ford Edge for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The Toyota Highlander is likely a better choice than the Ford Edge as far as transporting cargo, especially if you frequently need to carry a lot of luggage or pets.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Toyota Highlander for a fill-up about as often as the Ford Edge.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota offers a bit more head room than the Ford Edge, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The Ford Edge is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Toyota Highlander.

Dimensions
The Ford Edge's tank is almost the same size as the Toyota's, though the Toyota Highlander's is slightly bigger. The Ford and the Toyota Highlander compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Edge and the Highlander most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Ford Edge has a larger engine than the Toyota Highlander. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the Ford Edge will have picked up and gone by the time the Highlander finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Edge and the Highlander have the same basic warranty.