Which new SUV best suits your family from Farmington and your Maine travels? At Farmington Ford, we feature several new Ford SUVs. Both the 2023 Ford Edge and the 2023 Ford Explorer rise to the top of our crossover collection. Before buying a new Ford SUV in Farmington, customers from Jay to Norridgewock can take a closer look at how the Ford Edge fares against the Ford Explorer.
2023 Ford Edge vs. 2023 Ford Explorer Interior
How many passengers are along for the ride between Rumford and Farmington? With two rows of seats, the Ford Edge fits five passengers, while the three-row Ford Explorer has more room for growing Rumford families with seating for seven passengers. Captain's chairs change the seating capacity to six in the Ford Explorer, which offers between 18 and 88 cubic feet of cargo space. There's plenty of space for Norridgewock drivers to utilize with the Ford Edge, which offers 39 cubic feet of storage and a max cargo volume of 73 cubic feet.
It's easy for Oakland drivers to load either new Ford SUV with hands-free liftgates. Enjoy the convenient access of the E-Z Entry second-row seats and PowerFold® third-row seats while hopping in the Ford Explorer before embarking on a trip to Norridgewock. Both Ford SUVs let in natural light riding from Wilton, ME to home near Farmington with moonroofs. The Ford Explorer's moonroof features twin panels, while the Ford Edge's moonroof is panoramic.
Legroom is atop the wish list for most families from Wilton, ME. Enjoy 43/39/32.2 (first, second, third row) inches of legroom in the Ford Explorer, compared to 42.6/40.6 (first, second row) of legroom in the Ford Edge. While the Ford Explorer features Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control, the Ford Edge comes with Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control.
2023 Ford Edge vs. 2023 Ford Explorer Performance
On family trips, Jay drivers can haul heavier trailers with 5,600 pounds of towing capability in the Ford Explorer, topping the Ford Edge's maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Each Ford SUV earns up to 28 miles per gallon on US-2 and Maine highways between Wilton, ME and Norridgewock. The Ford Edge earns 21 miles per gallon on city streets in Farmington, while the Ford Explorer's hybrid powertrain is rated for 27 mpg.
Both new Ford SUVs feature standard turbocharged inline-4 engines, outputting 250 horsepower in the Ford Edge and 300 ponies in the Ford Explorer. Respective torque ratings are 280 and 310 pound-feet. When Wilton, ME motorists upgrade to the Ford Edge's 2.7-liter EcoBoost® twin-turbocharged V6 engine, they can harness 335 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. The Ford Explorer gives Oakland, ME drivers the option of a 400-horsepower EcoBoost® 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine delivering 415 pound-feet of torque and a hybrid powertrain generating 318 horsepower. The Ford Edge offers Intelligent AWD, while the Ford Explorer has Intelligent 4WD.
2023 Ford Edge vs. 2023 Ford Explorer Technology
More technologically advanced, the Ford Edge gives Jay drivers access to SYNC® 4A and voice-activated navigation, compared to SYNC® 3 technology in the Ford Explorer. Each Ford SUV features Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™ compatibility, but this setup is wireless in the Ford Edge, which gives Norridgewock drivers access to a larger 12-inch LCD portrait touchscreen, compared to displays measuring between eight and 10.1 inches in the Ford Explorer.
Both Ford SUVs let Wilton, ME travelers connect on the road with Wi-Fi, and they can plug in smartphones with a wireless charging pad. There are 14 speakers in the Ford Explorer, while the same B&O® premium audio system in the Ford Edge comes with 12 speakers.
2023 Ford Edge vs. 2023 Ford Explorer Safety
It's easy to park your Ford Explorer in Norridgewock or Farmington with Active Park Assist. Each SUV is equipped with the following Ford Co-Pilot360™ safety features to give Oakland, ME drivers extra peace of mind while traveling:
- BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Keeping System
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Rear View Camera
- Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
Test Drive Either New Ford SUV in Farmington
The 2023 Ford Explorer has a $36,760 starting price, while the 2023 Ford Edge is listed for $37,945. There are affordable options for Rumford customers to finance or lease these new SUVs at our Ford dealership in Farmington. SUV shoppers from Wilton, ME and Norridgewock can contact us with a call or click to schedule a test drive through Farmington in the Ford Edge or the Ford Explorer.