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Comparing Ford Edge in Richwood vs Toyota Highlander

Posted by Yaklin Ford on May 24, 2017 12:42:49 PM

 

Wondering how the Ford Edge and Toyota Highlander stack up when features go head-to-head? If you’re in the market for a SUV, consider the 2017 Ford Edge in Richwood which outranks what the Toyota Highlander offers! Read along with us as we show you how the Edge comes out on top. Yaklin Ford looks forward to showing off features and hope you stop by for your test drive today! 

Ford Edge in Richwood

Toyota Highlander in Richwood

The rear seatbelts optional on the Edge inflate when a collision is detected, helping to spread crash forces over a much larger area of the body and limiting head and neck movement

The Highlander does not offer inflatable seatbelts

There are over 3 times more Ford dealers

Finding a Toyota dealer could be more difficult

Edge 2.0 turbo 4 cylinder produces 245 HP and 275 lbs.-ft. torque

Highlander 2.7 DOHC 4 cylinder produces 185 HP and 184 lbs.-ft. torque

Standard cap-less fueling system

Does not come with a cap-less system

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifies the Ford Edge at emission levels ranging from “Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle” (ULEV) to “Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle” (PZEV)

The Toyota Highlander is only certified to “Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle” (ULEV) standards

 

The Edge stops much shorter than the Highlander at 175 feet from 70-0 MPH

The Highlander takes 186 feet to stop from 70-0 MPH

Edge sport offers 21-inch wheels for a better ride, handling and brake cooling

The Highlanders largest wheels are 19-inch

Standard front and rear gas-charged shocks for better control over choppy roads

Does not offer gas-charged shocks

With rear seat up, you get up to 39.2 cubic feet cargo capacity

With rear seat up in the Highlander, you only get 13.8 cubic feet of cargo capacity

Pressing a switch automatically lowers the Edge SEL/Titanium/Sport’s rear seats, to make changing between passengers and cargo easier

Automatic rear folding seats are not offered in the Toyota Highlander

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Edge’s available cargo door can be opened just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free

The Highlander doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its cargo door, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full

 

Remote vehicle starting system available

Does not offer a remote vehicle starting system

 

Is it clear how the 2017 Ford Edge leaves the 2017 Toyota Highlander in its dust on Richwood roads? The Ford Edge offers top advantages and noteworthy features you should come check out today at Yaklin Ford, your Richwood Ford dealer!

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Topics: Ford Edge