Is the 2024 Ford Edge a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- First car: 3 of 5. Turning circle 39.3 ft. Class median 38.7 ft.
- Commuter: $121 a month. Class median $111.
- Off-road: 8.0 in clearance. Top 55% of 175.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $121 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 8.0 in, top 55% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 12% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Edge a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 40.6 in | Median 38.6 in | 172 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 40.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 174 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 39.2 cu ft | Median 25.3 cu ft | 182 | Yes |
Is the Edge a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $38,465 | Median $47,450 | 187 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 250 hp | 169 hp to 355 hp | 188 | Yes |
| Length | 188.8 in | Median 190.5 in | 180 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.3 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 13.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 189 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Edge a good commuter car?
No. $121 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $121
- Median of 189 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 40% of 155
Is the Edge a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.0 in clearance, 68.3 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 164 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | Median 39.9 in | 172 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.3 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 169 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Edge a good off-road vehicle?
No. 8.0 in clearance. Top 55% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- SE AWD, 8.0 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Edge worth the money?
Yes. Priced 12% below cars like it.
- Price, SE AWD
- $38,465
- Predicted price
- $43,486
- Gap
- -$5,021 (-12%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Edge a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge SE AWD | $38,465 | 13.9 cents | 73.4 cu ft | 250 hp |
| Hyundai Santa Fe SE FWD | $33,950 | 13.3 cents | 79.6 cu ft | 277 hp |
Compared with 1,123 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2024.
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