Head-to-head
2026 Ford Expedition vs 2026 Mazda CX-90
The Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 91.4 to 84.8, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Ford Expedition is ahead on performance and space & cargo.
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2026 Ford Expedition
The 2026 Ford Expedition is sold in the U.S. as a gas large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Expedition 2WD, is EPA-rated at…
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The 2026 Mazda CX-90 is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid large SUV with 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CX-90 4WD, is…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Mazda CX-90
Clear winThe Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 91.4 to 84.8, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Ford Expedition is ahead on performance and space & cargo.
Tech & comfort2026 Mazda CX-90 leads by 48.6
Fuel & range2026 Mazda CX-90 leads by 18.9
Performance2026 Ford Expedition leads by 27.2
| Category · weight | 2026 Ford Expeditionoverall 84.8 | 2026 Mazda CX-90overall 91.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 81.1 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 97.3 | 95.2 |
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 76.7 |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 72.8 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 51.4 | 100 |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 84.8 | 91.4 |
Ford Expedition: base trim XL SSV 4WD · Mazda CX-90: base trim 3.3 Turbo Select AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side
53 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $39,300 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | twin turbo | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 6 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3,500 cc | 3,283 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | e-SKYACTIV G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbocharged |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | Electrically Controlled Fuel Injection |
| Valve configuration | TI-VCT | — |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 480 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 23 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 28 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.73 | 3.692 |
| Transmission speeds | 10 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 8.7 in | 8 in |
| Overall height | 78 in | 68.3 in |
| Overall length | 210 in | 202 in |
| Overall width | 80 in | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 123 in | 123 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 109 cu-ft | 74.2 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 60.8 cu-ft | 40 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 21.6 cu-ft | 14.9 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 | 8 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.7 in | 39.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 40 in | 39.3 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.4 in | 36.9 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 43.9 in | 41.7 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.1 in | 39.4 in |
| Third-row legroom | 36.5 in | 30.4 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 5,668 lbs | 4,846 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 5,668 lbs | 4,846 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | — | 6,854 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | Independent short- and long-arm (SLA) with stabilizer bar | Double-Wishbone |
| Rear suspension type | Independent multi-link with stabilizer bar | Multi-Link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Electronic power-assisted | Rack and Pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 41 ft | 38.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 328 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electric | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 350 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | ventilated disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 18 in | 19 in |
| Wheel material | Aluminum | alloy |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in | 8.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | P265/70R18 | 265/55 R19 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 23.6 gal | 18.5 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Ford Connectivity Package | Mazda Connected Services |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 12 months | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 64.9 in | 59.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 64.8 in | 58.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 64.2 in | 53.3 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
133 features · differences first, then sharedSafety29 differ · 42 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Pedestrian Protection | std | — |
| 360° monitor with See-Through View and Trailer Hitch View | std | — |
| Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) – Forward Collision Warning | std | — |
| All Rows: Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| First Row: Driver and Passenger Dual Stage Airbags | std | — |
| First Row: Front-Seat Mounted Side-Impact Airbags | std | — |
| Lane Departure Warning System | — | std |
| Rear View Monitor (dynamic guide lines) | std | — |
| Front Parking Sensors | std | — |
| LATCH system - rear seat (2nd row) child safety seat lower anchors & upper tethers | — | std |
| Rear Parking Sensors | std | — |
| AdvanceTrac® w/RSC® (Roll Stability Control™) | std | — |
| Auto-hold Function | — | std |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control (TCS) and Trailer Stability Control | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | — | std |
| Ford Co-Pilot360® Assist 2.0 – Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering, Predictive Speed Assist, Stop & Go | std | — |
| Ford Security Package (1-year included with activation) | std | — |
| Front and Rear Seat Belt Pretensioners with Load Limiters | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether Anchors for Children) on all Second Row and Third Row Outboard Side Seating Positions | std | — |
| Personal Safety System™ (dual-stage front airbags, belt pretensioners, belt energy-management retractors, belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, crash severity sensor, restraint control module, Front-Passenger Sensing System) | std | — |
| Post-Collision Braking | std | — |
| Pro-Trailer Backup Assist | std | — |
| Pro-Trailer Hitch Assist | std | — |
| Rear View Monitor (static guide lines) | — | std |
| Reverse Brake Assist | std | — |
| Safety Canopy® Side-Curtain with Rollover Sensor | std | — |
| Smart Brake Support (Automatic Emergency Braking) | — | std |
| SOS Post-Crash Alert System™ | std | — |
| Individual Tire Pressure Monitoring System (iTPMS) | std | — |
| Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop and Go | std | std |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Lane-keep Assist | std | std |
| Driver Attention Alert | std | std |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control (TCS) and Trailer Stability Control | std | std |
| Hill Descent Control | std | std |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | std | std |
| Blind Spot Monitoring with Vehicle Exit Warning | std | std |
| Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control (TCS) and Trailer Stability Control | std | std |
| High Beam Control (HBC) | std | std |
| Hill Launch Assist | std | std |
| Rear Seat Alert | std | std |
| Engine immobilizer anti-theft system | std | std |
Infotainment19 differ · 21 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Start | std | — |
| Ford app – Remotely start, lock and unlock vehicle | std | — |
| Ford app – Locate parked vehicle | std | — |
| 10.25" Full Color Center Display | — | std |
| 13.2" Center Stack Display | std | — |
| 24" Panoramic Display with Steering Wheel Controls | std | — |
| 8-speaker sound system | — | std |
| Alexa Built-In | — | std |
| Android Auto™ integration (wired) | — | std |
| Apple CarPlay™ integration (wired) | — | std |
| Ford Connectivity Package (1-year included) – 5G Connectivity, Unlimited Wi-Fi Hotspot, Audio and Video Streaming, Productivity, Voice Assistant, Entertainment | std | — |
| Ford Connectivity Package (One-time purchase – 7 years) | opt | — |
| Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T | — | std |
| Mazda Roadside Assistance | — | std |
| Multi-Function Commander Control | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Remote Services: remote engine start / remote door lock / unlock / remote hazard light | — | std |
| SiriusXM with 360L (3-month prepaid subscription standard; 3-year plan optional) | std | — |
| USB Inputs - Center Console (2 ports) Type C x 4 (Front x 2 and Rear x 2) | — | std |
| Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T | std | std |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio, phone and cruise controls | std | std |
Convenience4 differ · 4 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System | — | std |
| Ford Split Gate – Power Upper Liftgate and Power Lower Tailgate | std | — |
| Power Rear Liftgate with programmable height adjustment | — | std |
| 12V power outlet | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Row AC vents | — | std |
| Air conditioning - automatic climate control operation with three zones | std | std |
Seating7 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd-row bench seats with 60/40 split fold-down reclining | — | std |
| 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support | — | std |
| 3rd row seats - 3 seats (60/40 split fold-down) | — | std |
| Front Row – Cloth Captain's Chairs | std | — |
| Max Seating Capacity - 8 passengers | — | std |
| Seat Material - Leatherette | — | std |
| Third Row 60/40 PowerFold® (fold flat) with Power Recline | std | — |
| 8-way power adjustable driver's seat w/ power lumbar support and 2-position memory | std | std |
Interior10 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row Rear knee clearance - 4.6 in | — | std |
| 7-inch TFT LCD meter display | — | std |
| Engine Starter Ring - Black | — | std |
| Interior Mid Panel - Hard Black | — | std |
| IP Decoration panel - Silver | — | std |
| Leather wrapped shift knob and steering wheel | — | std |
| Rearview mirror - manual day/night | — | std |
| Steering wheel - Mechanical tilt & telescopic | — | std |
| Manual Adjusted Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | std | — |
| Floor mats - carpeted front, 2nd-row and 3rd-row | — | std |
| Sun visors - dual covered vanity mirrors w/ illumination | std | std |
| Storage - overhead console with sunglasses holder | std | std |
| Trip computer - Odometer, Trip meter A & B | std | std |
Exterior20 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 19X8.5J inch aluminum alloy wheels with Silver Metallic Finish | — | std |
| 265/55 R19 tires w/ Alloy - Silver | — | std |
| Badging - AWD | — | std |
| Badging - Inline6 - Chrome | — | std |
| Body-colored power side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals | — | std |
| Front Grille Mesh - Honeycomb - with Black Finish | — | std |
| Garnish (B pillar/C Pillar/Sail) Molding - Black | — | std |
| Headlights - LED with Auto-Leveling | — | std |
| Off-Road Underbody Shield (51A) | opt | — |
| Rain Sensing, Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | — | std |
| Rhodium White Premium paint | — | opt |
| Roof Rails - aluminum with satin chrome finish | — | std |
| Running Boards, Fixed – Black | std | — |
| Signature Grille Lighting | std | — |
| Signature Wing - Chrome | — | std |
| Wheel arch Molding - Black | — | std |
| Headlamps – Autolamp (Automatic On/Off) | std | — |
| Rear Window Defroster and Washer | std | — |
| Rear Roof Spoiler - Body Color | — | std |
| Spare Tire Type - Temporary | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lamp | std | std |
| LED taillights | std | std |
| Side Mirrors - driver and passenger heated | std | std |
| Privacy glass on rear side windows & rear lift gate | std | std |
Powertrain11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive | — | std |
| Terrain Management System™ – Slippery Mode | std | — |
| e-SKYACTIV® G 3.3L Inline 6 Turbocharged engine | — | std |
| Electronic Locking Differential | std | — |
| i-Stop | — | std |
| M Hybrid Boost (48V Mild Hybrid) | — | std |
| Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive): Sports/Off Road | — | std |
| Off-Road Traction Assist | — | std |
| Terrain Management System™ (includes Selectable Drive Modes: Normal, Sport, Tow / Haul, Eco, Slippery) | std | — |
| Transmission, SKYACTIV®-Drive 8-Speed AT with manual-shift mode | — | std |
| Two-Speed Transfer Case w/Torque on Demand (TOD) | std | — |
Chassis3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Front Double Wishbone Suspension | — | std |
| Independent rear multi-link suspension with stabilizer bar | — | std |
| Kinematic Posture Control (KPC) | — | std |
Cargo5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow | std | — |
| Mazda intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive): Sports/Off Road/Towing | std | — |
| Integrated Trailer Brake Controller | std | — |
| Storage - cargo area storage boxes and under floor storage | — | std |
| Towing Capacity up to 3,500 lbs. | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPFord Expedition
Safety Signal97 A
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★☆☆
Recalls1
Owner complaints8 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutSteering (4), Wheels (4), Unspecified (3)
Top recalls
- minorExterior Lighting26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Mazda CX-90
Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★☆
Recalls0
Owner complaints7 · 0 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutElectrical System (3), Unspecified (2), Steering (2)
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Ford ExpeditionXL SSV 4WD | Mazda CX-903.3 Turbo Select AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — (base trim) | $39,300 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — 8 trims | $39,300 – $58,700 9 trims |
| Powertrains | GAS | PHEV, HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Expedition 4WD | CX-90 4WD |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 18 | 26 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,450 | $3,000 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | — |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | — |
| Roadside assistance | 5 yr | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Ford Expedition or the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
The Mazda CX-90 wins clearly, 91.4 to 84.8, on tech & comfort, fuel & range. The Ford Expedition is ahead on performance and space & cargo. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Mazda CX-90 scores 91.4 and the 2026 Ford Expedition 84.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Ford Expedition or the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
2026 Ford Expedition: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Mazda CX-90: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 0 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the differences between the 2026 Ford Expedition and the 2026 Mazda CX-90?
This page puts 53 specifications and 133 equipment items side by side, with the better value marked on every row where the direction is unambiguous and the differences listed before the things both cars share.