Acura MDX vs Ford Excursion
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2005 Ford Excursion
Overview
| Spec | Acura MDXMDX SUV | Ford ExcursionXLS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | MDX SUV | XLS |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 10-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2026 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura MDXMDX SUV | Ford ExcursionXLS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $51,800 | $38,035 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura MDXMDX SUV | Ford ExcursionXLS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 22 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 19 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 26 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 18.5 gal | 44 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Acura MDXMDX SUV | Ford ExcursionXLS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 290 hp (best) | 255 hp |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L | 5.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura MDXMDX SUV | Ford ExcursionXLS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 7 seats | 9 seats (best) |
| Doors | 4 | 5 (best) |
| Cargo volume | 95 cu ft | 146.4 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lbs | 7,600 lbs (best) |
| Payload | — | 1,920 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,268 lbs (best) | 6,680 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | 7.4 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in | 137.1 in (best) |
| Length | 198.4 in | 226.4 in (best) |
| Width | 78.7 in | 79.9 in (best) |
| Height | 67.9 in | 77.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura MDXMDX SUV | Ford ExcursionXLS |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Acura MDX | Ford Excursion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MDX SUV $51,800 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XLS $38,035 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | MDX SUV $57,200 MSRP | XLS $38,625 MSRP |
| 3 | MDX SUV $54,000 MSRP | XLS $43,565 MSRP |
| 4 | MDX SUV $59,400 MSRP | XLS $41,330 MSRP |
| 5 | MDX SUV $62,400 MSRP | XLS $41,330 MSRP |
| 6 | MDX SUV $66,900 MSRP | XLS $46,570 MSRP |
| 7 | MDX SUV $68,900 MSRP | XLT $39,035 MSRP |
| 8 | Type S $75,850 MSRP | XLT $39,625 MSRP |
| 9 | — | XLT $44,565 MSRP |
| 10 | — | XLT $42,330 MSRP |
| 11 | — | XLT $42,330 MSRP |
| 12 | — | XLT $47,265 MSRP |
| 13 | — | Eddie Bauer $42,155 MSRP |
| 14 | — | Eddie Bauer $42,750 MSRP |
| 15 | — | Eddie Bauer $47,690 MSRP |
| 16 | — | Eddie Bauer $45,295 MSRP |
| 17 | — | Eddie Bauer $50,230 MSRP |
| 18 | — | Limited $43,500 MSRP |
| 19 | — | Limited $44,095 MSRP |
| 20 | — | Limited $49,030 MSRP |
| 21 | — | Limited $46,640 MSRP |
| 22 | — | Limited $51,570 MSRP |