Acura SLX 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 SLXBase | Ford ExcursionXLS |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | XLS |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | four wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 1999 | 2005 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Ford ExcursionXLS |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $38,035 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Ford ExcursionXLS |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 15 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 13 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 18 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 22.5 gal | 44 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Ford ExcursionXLS |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 255 hp (best) |
| Torque | 230 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 3.5 L | 5.4 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V6 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Ford ExcursionXLS |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 9 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | — | 146.4 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 7,600 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 895 lbs | 1,920 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 4,615 lbs (best) | 6,680 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in (best) | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 137.1 in (best) |
| Length | 187.8 in | 226.4 in (best) |
| Width | 72.2 in | 79.9 in (best) |
| Height | 72.2 in | 77.4 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Acura SLXBase | Ford ExcursionXLS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 SLX | Ford Excursion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | XLS $38,035 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | — | XLS $38,625 MSRP |
| 3 | — | XLS $43,565 MSRP |
| 4 | — | XLS $41,330 MSRP |
| 5 | — | XLS $41,330 MSRP |
| 6 | — | XLS $46,570 MSRP |
| 7 | — | XLT $39,035 MSRP |
| 8 | — | 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 |