10 Ford Edge Competitors to Consider

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Far from the margins, the 2018 Ford Edge exists right in the center of the Ford crossover lineup. The Edge, a mid-size two-row, five-door crossover, debuted as a 2007 model, with a second-generation vehicle showing up as a 2015 model. For 2018, the Edge is available with a choice of three engines: A 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline four-cylinder turbo with 245 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque; a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 (315 hp/350 lb-ft of torque); and a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated (non-turbo) V6 (280 hp/250 lb-ft of torque). Each engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission with standard front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. Base prices start at $29,315 for the SE trim level with 2.0-liter EcoBoost and front-wheel drive and go to $40,770 for the Sport with 2.7-liter EcoBoost and all-wheel drive.

Presented in alphabetical order by brand, here are 10 Ford Edge competitors for 2018.

2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Until the 2019 Blazer arrives later this year, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is Chevy’s closest competitor to the Edge. Like the Edge, the Equinox has three available powertrains and can be ordered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Unlike the Edge, all three available engines are turbocharged four-cylinders, and one Equinox engine is a 1.6-liter turbodiesel.

The Equinox is a two-row crossover with five-passenger seating, and it's 5 inches shorter than the Edge at 183.1 inches long. These smaller exterior dimensions translate to less total cargo capacity (63.5 cubic feet vs. 73.4 cubic feet) and luggage space (29.9 cubic feet vs. 39.2 cubic feet), but passenger legroom front and rear are nearly equal in the two vehicles. The Equinox starts at $26,595 for an LS FWD model with a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and goes up to $38,295 for a Premier AWD model with a 2.0-liter gasoline engine.

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2018 Dodge Durango

Built on the same platform as the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the 2018 Dodge Durango is an obvious competitor for the Edge. Third-row seating is standard on all but the base SXT model, where it is optional. The three engine choices are a 3.6-liter V6; a 5.7-liter Hemi V8; and a 6.4-liter SRT Hemi V8, each hooked up to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, though all-wheel is available on all trim levels.

Prices start at $29,995 for the SXT RWD and go up to $62,995 for the ridiculous SRT AWD model. Along the way, the Durango accumulates increasing levels of equipment, infotainment capability, and suspension options. Not only that, it can tow up to 7,200 lbs and has a payload capacity of up to 1,360 lbs, making it a very hard-working crossover vehicle.

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2018 GMC Acadia

When it was redesigned for 2017, the GMC Acadia bucked the usual path from vehicles growing from generation to generation, instead losing 7 inches in length and over 700 lbs in weight. Once a full-size crossover, the Acadia is now a mid-size SUV available in five-, six-, or seven-passenger configurations with two or three rows of seating. Acadia prices start at $29,995 for a front-wheel drive SL trim and go up to $48,095 for the top-of-the-line Denali with all-wheel drive.

The Acadia comes with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine (193 hp/198 lb-ft of torque) or a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 (310 hp/271 lb-ft of torque) and a six-speed automatic transmission with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. An innovative cargo management system includes under-floor storage, and the Acadia can be equipped with an all-terrain drive mode system. 

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2018 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe is a three-row crossover, but it's similar in size and price to the Edge. Hyundai has done a good job of packing the Santa Fe with an abundance of standard convenience and safety features, along with a high level of available advanced safety features including smart cruise control with stop/start, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a lane-departure warning, an electronic parking brake with automatic vehicle hold, dynamic bending light, and high-beam assist.

Santa Fe base prices start at $30,850 and go up to $41,300. Each Santa Fe comes with a 3.3-liter V6 engine (290 hp/252 lb-ft of torque) and six-speed automatic transmission with standard front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive, along with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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2018 Honda Pilot

Now in its third generation, the Honda Pilot is a three-row crossover with front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive. All Pilots use the same 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 (280 hp/262 lb-ft of torque). A six-speed automatic transmission is standard on LX, EX, and EX-L models, while a nine-speed automatic is fitted to Touring and Elite models.

The Pilot has an electronic throttle-by-wire system and intelligent traction management with drive mode selection for variable surfaces on all but the LX model. Base prices begin at $30,900 for the LX FWD and go up to $47,470 for the Elite AWD. The Honda Sensing suite of advanced driver assistance features is available on the EX and EX-L and standard on Touring and Elite.

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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The flagship of the brand's lineup, the 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a wide range of competitors for the Ford Edge. With eight 4x2 models and 12 4x4 models, there’s a Grand Cherokee for every taste and budget with base prices starting at $30,895 for a Laredo 4x2 and going up to $86,200 for a Trackhawk 4x4. There are four gasoline engine choices: A 3.6-liter V6, a 5.7-liter Hemi V8, a 6.2-liter supercharged V8, and an SRT 6.4-liter Hemi V8. There’s also an available 3.0-liter V6 EcoDiesel engine option.

Each engine gets matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission. 4x2 models are rear-wheel drive, while 4x4 models come with one of five different 4WD systems, depending on engine and intended use. The Grand Cherokee seats five and can hold 36.3 cubic feet of luggage behind the second row, expandable to 68.3 cubic feet of cargo space by folding down the 60/40-split rear seat.

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2018 Kia Sorento

The Sorento was the crossover that really put Kia on the map. Now in its third generation, the 2018 Sorento is a worthy competitor for the Ford Edge. With standard five-passenger seating and available seven-passenger capacity, the Sorento’s attractive exterior and interior design appeal to a wide range of customers. L and LX models come with a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder gasoline engine (185 hp/178 lb-ft of torque). LX V6, EX V6, SX, and SX Limited models get a 3.3-liter V6 (290 hp/252 lb-ft of torque), while EX 2.0T models come with a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder (240 hp/260 lb-ft of torque).

Each engine connects to a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive is available on all but base L models. Pricing starts at $25,900 for L FWD and goes up to $46,300 for SX Limited AWD. Every Kia comes with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

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2018 Lincoln MKX

For true luxury on the same platform, you can step up from the Edge to the 2018 Lincoln MKX. This two-row crossover elevates the performance and luxury of the Edge's platform with additional features and experiences. Two engines are available: a 3.7-liter naturally aspirated V6 that puts out 303 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque and a 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with 335 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque, each matched to a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

The MKX comes in four trim levels: Premiere (starting at $39,035), Select ($42,550), Reserve ($46,560), and Black Label ($54,230). Add $2,495 to upgrade from front-wheel drive to all-wheel drive on any trim level. The Lincoln experience includes pickup and delivery with a complimentary Lincoln loaner during service and maintenance, Lincoln Concierge, and Lincoln Experience Centers in select cities.

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2018 Nissan Murano

Probably the most direct current competitor for the Ford Edge, the 2018 Nissan Murano soldiers on in a crowded field of crossover vehicles. Sitting between the popular Rogue and Pathfinder models in the Nissan lineup, the Murano is 4 inches longer than Edge at 192.4 inches and rides on a 111.2-inch wheelbase (1 inch shorter than Edge). A big differentiator between the Edge and Murano is Nissan’s use of a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), a technology that is great for efficiency but lacks the personality of a traditional stepped automatic. Some drivers never notice the difference; your taste may vary.

The Murano uses a tried-and-true 3.5-liter V6 engine that sends 260 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels, or to all four wheels with available all-wheel drive. Base prices start at $30,800 for the S FWD and go up to $43,830 for the Platinum AWD.

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2018 Toyota Highlander

The Highlander began life as a cute interpretation of the Toyota 4Runner’s truck-like look, and it has matured over three generations into its own organically styled three-row crossover. Available in gasoline and hybrid versions, the 2018 Highlander starts at $31,230 and goes up to $48,480 for Hybrid Limited Platinum. Gasoline-only models come with either a 2.7-liter inline four-cylinder engine or a 3.5-liter V6 and front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, while hybrid gasoline-electric models get a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine and two electric motors. The 2.7 is matched with a six-speed automatic transmission; the 3.5 is mated with an eight-speed automatic; and the hybrid gets a CVT.

A real sweet spot in the Highlander lineup is the Hybrid LE, a lower trim-level model that starts at just $36,870 but still comes with the hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive, a tough competitor for the Ford Edge.

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