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In this new vs. used comparison, we consider whether the 2022 Ford Edge, with its drivetrain and infotainment upgrades, is better than a used 2019 model.
New vs Used: Ford Edge
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On sale since 2007, the Ford Edge has been a steady presence in the Blue Oval’s two-row midsize crossover slot. The second-generation model arrived back in 2015, and since then Ford has applied the typical iterative automotive process of gradually adding features and technology every year.
Ford’s ST performance brand was bolstered when the Edge received this hot rod treatment in 2019. At the same time, the Edge was treated to a mid-cycle overhaul including fresh fascias, new advanced safety systems, and a thumping Bang & Olufsen stereo. All of which makes it the perfect foil in this comparison with a new 2022 Edge.
Specs
As a result of the current Edge generation going back seven years, it’s easy to compare specs on a new 2022 and used 2019 model as they are largely the same. Aside from the top-spec ST trim, the Edge is fitted with a 2.0L turbocharged, or EcoBoost in Ford-speak, inline-4 rated for 250 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque that pairs with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
A key difference here is that the 2019 Ford Edge could be had in either front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive on models with the four-cylinder motor. In 2022, Ford deleted the FWD setup and applied the AWD running gear to the entire lineup. However, the Edge ST has always been an AWD-only offering. Oriented for performance, the ST is fitted with a 2.7L twin-turbo V6 making a healthy 335 hp and 380 torques. For more on the particulars around driven wheels and powertrains, check out our explainer article.
Driving and Performance
From behind the wheel of a new or used Ford Edge, you are likely to experience very similar driving and performance characteristics as the running gear and advanced safety systems are largely the same. A fully independent suspension, with MacPherson strut-type in the front and multi-link setup out back, is designed to provide occupant comfort on the daily commute.
Stepping up to an ST brings a Ford Performance tuned suspension, 0-60 mph sprint in under six seconds, and the option for an upgraded brake package that adds 21-inch wheels, summer rubber, larger front rotors, and performance brake pads. As we note in this comparison between the Edge and Nissan Rogue, the ST offers segment-busting performance.
Starting with the 2019 Edge, Ford made forward collision warning with automated emergency braking, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and a lane keeping system lineup-standard driving aids. That remains the case for a new Ford Edge, as does an optional package that tacks on adaptive cruise control and evasive steering assist. We dive into the details on how these systems work here.
As you may have guessed, fuel economy figures match up perfectly in a new versus used Ford Edge comparison. While the 2022 model no longer offers FWD, it’s of little consequence. Standard AWD models are rated for 21 mpg in city driving and 28 on the highway. A 2019 model without AWD only achieved one extra mpg in each category. The more potent ST has ratings of 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway driving.
Comfort and Interior
Identical cosmetically, you are going to find the same 73.4 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat folded in a new or used Ford Edge. However, the 2022 model does take extra steps to make a cozy cabin more accessible. Dual-zone automatic climate control required at least an SEL model in 2019 versus the new model where it is lineup standard. As well, Ford’s ActiveX upholstery is now included on SEL trim and above, whereas in 2019 it required an optional package.
An acoustic laminated windshield has been standard fare for the past four years, but for 2022, heated front seats are added to the SEL trim. They required at least a Titanium model in 2019. Other niceties like a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and a panoramic sunroof are still optional on the 2022 Ford Edge. Something you won’t find on the used Edge is a handsome Brunello and Brick Red cabin scheme that can be added to a 2022 Titanium with the Elite package.
Trims and Features
Aside from the 2022 ST-Line model that was added in 2020, the rest of the trim structure – SE, SEL, Titanium, and ST remain the same between 2019 and today. You can think of the ST-Line as a Titanium – they cost the same – dressed up with sporty ST gear.
Base SE models feature 18-inch wheels, cloth upholstery, and Wi-Fi capability in both a new and used Ford Edge. However, the 2019 model does not have an infotainment touchscreen, which means no Apple CarPlay or Android. The 2022 model, on the other hand, has those smartphone integrations along with a big 12-inch screen, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
The differences in SEL models are largely infotainment-based as the 2019 model came with an 8-inch interface as its largest offering versus the 2022 12-inch setup. Titanium models are also quite similar between the two model years with features that include leather seats with heated positions up front, a hands-free liftgate, 19-inch wheels, and a 12-speaker audio system from Bang & Olufsen. Adaptive cruise control and evasive steering assist remain optional add-ons in both cases.
The same is true of an Edge ST, with the 2019 and 2022 models sporting a virtually identical level of content including the big motor, 20-inch rims, unique exterior accents, and leather seats with Miko inserts. For a more detailed breakdown of the trim hierarchy, be sure to check out this 2019 Ford Edge review and this 2022 review.
Conclusions
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Looking through the listings at CarsForSale.com and filtering for a 2019 Ford Edge – with AWD to align with the 2002 model – showing between 30,000 and 40,000 miles, you’ll find a base SE runs about $21,000. The 2022 model starts at $39,000. Using those same filters, you’ll find a used SEL in the $25,000 to $28,000 range versus about $41,000 to start for the new one. A 2022 Ford Edge Titanium opens at about $44,000 against a used 2019 model that runs around 30 grand, and a new ST clocks in at nearly $48,000, while the 2019 version, with the above filter, falls between $30,000 and $35,000.
So, you can see that this conversation about whether to buy a new or used Ford Edge is centered around your budget. If you’ve got money to spend, the 2022 model is quite enticing with its much-improved infotainment options, standard AWD, and a new car warranty. However, considering a used ST is as much as $18,000 less than the new model, I would be all over the 2019 version.
