2008 Ford Edge vs. Its Competition

2008 Ford Edge 4-door SEL FWD Angular Front Exterior View

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3 Jul 2, 2008

Unlike most of its similar-size competitors, the 2008 Ford Edge doesn't have an available third row of seating.

But its interior is a more comfortable place for four (or up to five) than several of its competitors, especially the Murano and Tribeca.

The slight interior improvements and new SYNC system introduced on the '08 Edge help make the Ford more competitive against top peers such as the Highlander.

Relative to the Edge, the Tribeca and CX-9 are a little sportier on the road, with slightly firmer suspension setting and crisper handling, while the Highlander and Veracruz have styling that's less exciting and possibly less offensive.

Premium fuel is recommended for several of the Edge's competitors, but cheaper 87-octane fuel is fine for the Edge.

The Mazda CX-9 is a rival to the Edge, which has a slightly sportier character, but the two share mechanical underpinnings.

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Meta Rating
8.2 If you don't require a third-row seat, the 2008 Ford Edge is a fashionable, satisfying alternative in the crowded pack of mid-size crossovers.	8.6 The 2009 Nissan Murano combines good handling and a recognizable style with a much more sophisticated interior.	7.6 Hyundai’s most expensive model may not quite be a Lexus, but it’s impressive in its own right.	8.6 The 2008 Mazda CX-9 may be the best-driving full-size seven-passenger crossover out there. It is certainly one of the best looking and appointed.	8.2 The 2008 Subaru Tribeca is mainstream now, in style and performance.	7.8 Most Americans prefer mushy white bread, and the 2008 Toyota Highlander is a larger, high-quality "loaf" that will satisfy most every consumer.
MSRP From
$25,735	$27,680	$27,045	$29,400	$29,995	$27,500
Gas Mileage
15 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy	18 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	15 MPG City / 22 MPG Hwy	16 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy	17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas V6	Gas 6-cyl	Gas V6
EPA Class
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility	2WD Sport Utililty	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	4WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name
4dr SE FWD	2WD 4dr S	FWD 4dr GLS	FWD 4dr Sport	4dr 5-Pass	FWD 4dr Base (Natl)
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5	5	7	7	5	7
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
4 Door SUV	4 Door Utility	4 Door Sport Utility	4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle	4 Door	4 Door
Transmission
Automatic w/OD	Continuously Variable	Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD	Automatic	Automatic